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The Biscuit Eater (disambiguation)

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Biscuit (bread)

NORTH AMERICAN QUICK BREAD (NOT THE SAME AS A COOKIE)

Buttermilk Biscuits; Buttermilk biscuit; Cat head biscuit; Baking powder biscuit; American biscuit; Biscuit (North America)

In the United States and Canada, a biscuit is a variety of baked bread with a firm, dry exterior and a soft, crumbly interior. It is made with baking powder as a chemical leavening agent rather than yeast, and at times is called baking powder biscuit to differentiate it from other types.

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Take the "A" Train

JAZZ STANDARD BY BILLY STRAYHORN

Take the 'A' train; Take the a train; Take the A train; Take the 'A' Train; Take the A-Train; Take The A Train; Take the A Train; Take the a Train

"Take the 'A' Train" is a jazz standard by Billy Strayhorn that was the signature tune of the Duke Ellington orchestra.

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The Biscuit Eater

The Biscuit Eater is the title of a 1939 short story by James H. Street. It was the basis of two children's films:

The Biscuit Eater (1940 film)
The Biscuit Eater (1972 film)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The Biscuit Eater

Примеры употребления для take the biscuit

1. As a healthy gourmet snack they have to take the biscuit – dog biscuit, to be precise.

2. The politicians are where the sun don‘t shine, and out of reality. – Andy, Hockley, Essex, UK I think public sector workers really do take the biscuit when it comes to pensions.

3. Sadly, the main parties are nearly as bad as each other (though Labour‘s recent record does take the biscuit). Labour is desperate to ensure its union masters continue their 8.5million handouts to party funds – irrespective of the 50,000 cap – while the Tories (who spend vast amounts in marginal seats) are confident they can attract large sums from wealthy individuals and businesses.

4. "Rather than making comments that play to people‘s worst fears, he should be putting forward constructive ideas which add up to more than a vague appeal to make families more functional and communities more cohesive. ‘Given the Tory record, this really does take the biscuit." A YouGov survey has revealed that half of respondents feel more frightened on the streets than a decade ago.

5. If Mr Blunkett has made mistakes, which is what Mr Blair thinks he has done, he‘s certainly made them from a position of disadvantage, and today he‘s paid the price." LAST WEEK‘S COMPETITION Congratulations to Audrey MacDougall and Steven Toole, who identified Stephen Byers as the author of this salvo directed at Alan Duncan: "I have had many insults in my time as a politician but to be called weedy by you really does take the biscuit." The Backbencher thinks Stephen might deserve another stab at a cabinet job if he keeps up the witticisms – though on second thoughts, perhaps not.