What does it mean when someone says, “icing on the

cake”?

In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom, “icing on

the cake,” by looking at a cartoon.

Let’s ReviewLet’s Review

An idiom is a phrase or expression that cannot be taken literally.

Let’s ReviewA Common Mistake

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tree

Let’s ReviewCore Lesson

Sarah was so excited to get her driver’s license, so getting a new car was icing on the cake.

Let’s ReviewCore Lesson

The idiom, “icing on the cake” means an extra reward.

Let’s ReviewCore Lesson

Then, I got home and found out my dad bought me a

new car.

I got my driver’s license!

That’s icing on the cake!

In this lesson you have learned the meaning of the idiom,

“icing on the cake,” by looking at a cartoon.

Let’s ReviewGuided Practice

Write a sentence that includes the idiom “icing on the cake.”

Let’s ReviewExtension Activities

Draw a picture that illustrates the meaning of the idiom, “icing on the cake.”

Let’s ReviewExtension Activities

Write a story about a time you or someone you received something that was “icing on the cake”. What happened?

Let’s ReviewExtension Activities

Describe a third extension activity here if you have a good one…

Let’s ReviewQuick Quiz

Write a paragraph that includes the phrase “icing on the cake” and shows that you understand the meaning.