Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the frosting on the cake

idiom
/ðə ˈfrɔstɪŋ ɑn ðə keɪk/
Definition
An added bonus that makes something even better than it already is.
Examples
  • Winning the team championship was great, but getting to celebrate with my friends was the frosting on the cake.
  • The promotion was fantastic, but the raise was the frosting on the cake.
  • Her surprise party was fun, and the delicious cake was the frosting on the cake.
Meaning
The phrase refers to something that enhances or improves a situation, often seen as an extra benefit on top of the essential elements.
Synonyms
  • added bonus
  • extra benefit
  • cherry on top
  • icing on the cake