the icing on the cake

المعنى

something extra that makes a good situation even better

إضافة تجعل وضعا جيدا أفضل.

أمثلة

1. 1We won the match, and meeting the players afterwards was the icing on the cake.
2. 2The new job pays well, and the four-day week is the icing on the cake.
3. 3The hotel was lovely, and the free upgrade to a sea view was the icing on the cake.
4. 4Passing my driving test felt great, but getting a car for my birthday was the icing on the cake.
5. 5After such a good year at work, a surprise bonus would be the icing on the cake.

القواعد

تأتي عادة بعد be. تبقى the قبل كل من الاسمين. وفي الإنجليزية الأمريكية أيضا the frosting on the cake.