Icing on the cake : Phrases, Clichés, Expressions & Sayings

Icing on the cake

Icing on the cake : Phrases

Meaning:

An additional benefit to something already good.

Example:

After the gorgeous sunrise, the rainbow is just icing on the cake.

Origin:

This mid-1900s expression alludes to the sweet, creamy coating used to enhance a cake.

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