Example: She added extra cheese for good measure on the pizza.
Definition
"For good measure" is an expression used to indicate adding something extra or additional, usually to ensure completeness, sufficiency, or enhance the outcome. For example, adding extra cheese for good measure means adding a bit more cheese than necessary to improve taste or satisfaction.
The phrase "for good measure" originates from the idea of measuring quantities accurately. Historically, merchants would add a little extra to a measure to ensure fairness or generosity. Over time, it evolved into an idiomatic expression meaning to add something extra to be sure or to improve a situation.
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"For good measure" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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