The meaning of "the icing on the cake"

" The icing on the cake "

Meaning:

Something that makes a good situation even better.

Example:

Winning the race was great. Getting a medal and a prize was the icing on the cake.

Where did it originate?:

USA, late 19th century.

Where is it used?:

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