finishing touch
nounUK /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ tʌtʃ/
US /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ tʌtʃ/
A finishing touch is the last small thing you add to make something look or feel just right.
She put a cherry on top of the cake as a finishing touch.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The last small improvement that makes a piece of work complete.
He added a ribbon to the gift as a finishing touch.
3. A small decoration added at the end to make something prettier.
The flowers on the table were the finishing touch for the party.
4. The final action that completes a task or performance.
Her smile was the finishing touch to the whole performance.