Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: The icing on the cake
The best part of something
The idiom 'the icing on the cake' is figurative, not about actual cake.
It refers to an extra good feature that makes a situation even better, that is, the best or finishing part of something already good.
Among the options, 'The best part of something' captures this sense.
'A difficult task', 'A sweet dessert' and 'A minor detail' either take the phrase literally or miss its positive, crowning meaning.
Hence the correct meaning is The best part of something.
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The lion's share
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