The phrase "icing on the cake" has its origins in the practice of adding a layer of icing or frosting to a cake to make it more appealing or enjoyable. The phrase first appeared in print in the 19th century, and it quickly became a popular idiom for describing something that enhances the enjoyment or value of something that is already good.

What is the origin of the idiom "icing on the cake" and when to use it?

Definition und Bedeutung von „ icing on the cake“ im Englischen

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