the icing on the cake
Say it: the EYE-sing on the cake /ði ˌaɪsɪŋ ɒn ðə ˈkeɪk/ · idiom
What “the icing on the cake” means
An extra good thing that makes things even better.
More precisely: Something that makes a good situation even better.
Example: “The new job is great, and the four-day week is the icing on the cake.”
When to use it
When a welcome extra improves an already good situation. Warm everyday language for bonuses, treats and pleasant surprises.
Similar words
a bonus, the cherry on top
Quick check
Your seaside hotel is already lovely, and you discover breakfast is included for free. The free breakfast is…
a silver lining or the icing on the cake?
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the icing on the cake
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