the icing on the cake

Значение

something extra that makes a good situation even better

Приятное дополнение к и без того хорошему.

Примеры

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.

Грамматика

Обычно после be. Артикль the стоит перед обоими существительными. В американском английском также the frosting on the cake.