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UKthe cherry on (top of) the cake / sundae
/ðə tʃˈɛɹi ˌɒn tˈɒp ɒv ðə kˈeɪk sˈʌndeɪ/
/ðə tʃˈɛɹi ˌɑːn tˈɑːp ʌv ðə kˈeɪk sˈʌndeɪ/the cherry on (top of) the cake / sundae
[PHRASE]
What is the origin of the idiom "the cherry on the cake" and when to use it?
The origin of the phrase "the cherry on the cake" is uncertain, but it may be related to the common practice of topping desserts with a cherry, such as a cake or a sundae. The phrase was first recorded in the mid-19th century, and it has been used to denote an additional benefit or enhancement to an already good situation ever since.
Examples
1. The cherry on top was the discovery of gravitational waves.
2. For me, ketchup on it was like the cherry on top.
3. The meal was delicious, but the complimentary dessert was the cherry on the sundae.
4. The book was already enjoyable, but the twist ending was like the cherry on the cake.
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