the icing on the cake

뜻

something extra that makes a good situation even better

좋은 상황을 더 좋게 만드는 덤.

예문

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.

문법

보통 be 뒤에 쓴다. 두 명사 앞의 the는 그대로 둔다. 미국 영어에서는 the frosting on the cake라고도 한다.