crowning touch
noun phraseUK /ˈkraʊnɪŋ tʌtʃ/
US /ˈkraʊnɪŋ tʌtʃ/
The last little thing that makes something perfect.
The cherry on top was the crowning touch to the ice cream sundae.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The most important or impressive part of something.
The fireworks were the crowning touch of the celebration.
3. A small decoration added at the end to make something look better.
She added a bow as the crowning touch to the gift.
4. The final action that completes a plan or effort.
Signing the contract was the crowning touch to months of hard work.