icing on the cake

Idioms and Phrases

Also, frosting on the cake . An additional benefit to something already good. For example, All these letters of congratulation are icing on the cake , or After that beautiful sunrise, the rainbow is just frosting on the cake . This metaphoric expression alludes to the sweet creamy coating used to enhance a cake. [Mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

The wedding took place while he was on leave from the army; wartime shortages meant they had rice paper rather than icing on the cake.

From BBC

"It’s voted for by the audience and viewers. This is the icing on the cake it’s amazing," he added.

From BBC

Newey is both the icing on the cake and potentially the single most important ingredient of that investment.

From BBC

"The two golds was the ultimate icing on the cake and to achieve that is just unbelievable, I'm just immensely grateful."

From BBC

“We’re proud of what we achieved, qualifying for the Champions Cup already. And you know, raising the trophy is icing on the cake,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

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