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the icing on the cake

thuh EYE-sing on thuh KAYK

/ði ˈaɪsɪŋ ɒn ðə keɪk/

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Syllable breakdown

theicingonthecake

Dictionary meaning

Examples

  • Winning the award was the icing on the cake.

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