the icing on the cake

意味

something extra that makes a good situation even better

良い状況をさらに良くするおまけ.

例文

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.

文法

ふつう be の後に置く。両方の名詞の前の the は省かない。アメリカ英語では the frosting on the cake とも言う。