The frosting/icing on the cake In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "the frosting/icing on the cake", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenny Anh calendar 2021-07-26 05:07

Meaning of The frosting/icing on the cake

The frosting/icing on the cake noun phrase

Used to describe an extra good thing that makes a good situation even better

She was rewarded with a generous bonus after finishing the project. Her boss' compliments was really the frosting on the cake.

After one night, his video has gone viral with millions of views, and getting a sponsorship contract was the icing on the cake.

"The icing on the cake" is used to describe a less important  or small part of the whole thing.

Passing the first round is just the frosting on the cake. There are 3 more rounds to go.

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