that takes the biscuit
£79.00Price
Size -33 cms tall by 64 cms wide
Style of frame - large heavy vintage black frame
Fabric - vintage French linen with custard cream on the exterior
Wording - The phrase "takes the biscuit" likely originated in the United States as a variant of the older Americanism "takes the cake," which referred to winning a prize in 19th-century contests like the cakewalk. The expression was adapted to "takes the biscuit" in the UK, and its meaning shifted from winning an honor to describing something surprising or annoying.
