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that takes the biscuit

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.

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