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Definition |
an additional bonus to an already good situation |
Examples |
1) Winning the lottery was amazing, and getting a surprise promotion at
work the same week was truly the icing on the
cake. 2) Her promotion to manager was already a significant
achievement, but the company's surprise bonus was the
icing on the cake. |
Etymology |
The term originates from the added layer of
sweetness and decoration that literal icing brings to a cake,
symbolizing an extra enhancement to something already good. |
Synonyms |
cherry on top, added benefit, sweetener |
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