the icing on the cake

Nghĩa

something extra that makes a good situation even better

Điều thêm vào làm cho chuyện tốt càng tốt hơn.

Ví dụ

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.

Ngữ pháp

Thường dùng sau be. Giữ the trước cả hai danh từ. Tiếng Anh Mỹ còn dùng the frosting on the cake.