✨ Finishing Touch(es) Finishing touch(es) - The final stroke(s) that ensure perfection. Originating from the world of painting, this idiom has since been adopted by various fields, from cake-baking to costume-making. First appeared in the mid-eighteenth century, becoming a cliché within a hundred years.
🎨 Similar Terms and Expressions
- The icing on the cake: The final sweet detail in a delightful endeavor.
- Last but not least: A notable final addition, deserving as much attention as the others.
- Putting the cherry on top: Adding the final, visually appealing and delightful detail.
- Seal the deal: Finalizing an agreement or making a commitment official.
📚 Recommended Reads
- The Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer; for the perfect culinary analogies.
- The Complete Works of William Shakespeare; don’t forget, Shakespeare often had the “finishing touch” on his literary works.
- Mastery by Robert Greene; for a deep dive into perfecting any skill.
🎬 Movies to Watch
- Chef (2014); for a flavor-filled exploration of putting the final touch on culinary creations.
- Mona Lisa Smile (2003); featuring artists perfecting their visions.
- Julie & Julia (2009); combining the art of cooking with the final perfect presentation.
📝 Eager to Pen Your Own Masterpiece?
- Pens, Stands, and Scrapbooking Corners by Fresno; an imaginative tome on completing written expressions with flair!
💡 Inspirational Quote “Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
📅 Perfectly penned and polished by Penelope Proverbson on October 10, 2023.
May your life’s work be filled with brilliant finishing touches. Always remember, the final stroke can make all the difference! 🚀
