Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the icing on the cake

idiom

/ði ˈaɪ.sɪŋ ɒn ðə keɪk/

Definition

An additional benefit or enhancement that makes a good situation even better.

Examples

Winning the award was great, but getting a bonus on top of it was the icing on the cake.
The vacation was a wonderful experience; the beautiful sunset every evening was the icing on the cake.
Her outstanding performance in the play was the icing on the cake for her already successful acting career.

Meaning

The phrase ‘the icing on the cake’ refers to something that makes a already good situation even more enjoyable or satisfying. Often, it describes a final touch that adds to the overall positive experience.