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icing on the cake
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something extra that is added to something that is already good in order to make it perfect
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Idiom
What is the origin of the idiom "icing on the cake" and when to use it?
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.
Examples
The bonus vacation was the icing on the cake after her promotion.
