Understanding the Idiom: Icing on the Cake

This video tutorial explains the meaning of idioms, focusing on 'barking up the wrong tree' and 'icing on the cake'. It uses visual examples to clarify these idioms, showing how they are often misunderstood when taken literally. The lesson highlights that 'barking up the wrong tree' means making a wrong choice, while 'icing on the cake' refers to an unexpected extra reward.

What is an idiom?

• A type of tree

• A phrase with a hidden meaning

• A type of cake decoration

• A literal expression

What does the idiom 'barked up the wrong tree' mean?

• To train a dog

• To climb a tree

• To accuse someone wrongly

• To make a correct choice

In the example given, who was actually responsible for taking the purple hair band?

• The mother

• The daughter

• The dog

• The father

What does the idiom 'icing on the cake' signify?

• A type of dessert

• An unexpected bonus

• A necessary component

• A difficult task

In the example of Sarah, what was the 'icing on the cake'?

• Passing a test

• Receiving a new car

• Buying a new cake

• Getting her driver's license