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The meaning of "the icing on the cake"
"
The icing on the cake
"
Meaning:
Something that makes a good situation even better.
Example:
Winning the race was great. Getting a medal and a prize was the icing on the cake.
Where did it originate?:
USA
, late 19th century.
Where is it used?:
Worldwide
.
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