cap it all off
The phrase 'cap it all off' is often used to indicate the final event or circumstance that completes a series of notable occurrences, either positive or negative.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, common)To conclude something in a notable or definitive way, often emphasizing the culmination of events.
Example
- I had a terrible day at work, and to cap it all off, I got a flat tire.
- The concert was amazing, and to cap it all off, we got to meet the band backstage.
B2General
(informal, common)To add a final, often impressive, touch to a series of actions or events.
Example
- She baked a delicious cake and, to cap it all off, decorated it beautifully.
- They planned a wonderful vacation and to cap it all off, they booked a surprise dinner cruise.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cap it all off":
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