Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Take the Biscuit

What does it mean?

To be the most extreme example of something bad or surprising.

Is it positive or negative?

Usually negative or disbelieving.

When do you use it?

When something annoys you or is unexpectedly ridiculous.

Examples

Example 1: I’ve heard some excuses, but that one takes the biscuit!

Example 2: Waiting three hours for a bus really takes the biscuit.

Question for you

What’s something that really took the biscuit for you recently?