'Icing on the Cake' Is As Good As It Sounds — VOA Learning English
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And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.
On this program we explore English words and expressions. We give you examples and notes on usage.
Today we talk about a delicious dessert made from flour, butter, sugar, and flavorings such as vanilla, chocolate, or my favorite, coconut. We are talking about cake!
Cake is a commonly served sweet treat at celebrations. And the word also appears in several English idioms.
Back in 2022, we taught the idiom to have your cake and eat it too. This means to have the best of both worlds. You do not have to choose between two good things. Another expression is a piece of cake. This describes something that is very easy to do or finish.
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