for good measure

for good measure
adverb
in addition (as to close a deal) (Freq. 1)
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the car salesman threw in the radio, for good measure

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AS A BONUS, as an extra, into the bargain, to boot, in addition, besides, as well.

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adverb
: in addition to the minimum required : as an extra

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for good measure
As something extra or above the minimum necessary
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Main Entry: ↑measure

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for good measure phrase
as a way of making something complete or better

Throw in a splash of red wine for good measure.

Thesaurus: too much, extra and moresynonym
Main entry: measure

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in addition to what has already been done, said, or given

he added a couple of chili peppers for good measure

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for good measure — see ↑measure, 1
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Main Entry: ↑good
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for good measure
: as something added or extra

He performed his most recent songs, and then threw in a couple of old ones for good measure.

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Main Entry: ↑measure

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for good ˈmeasure idiom
as an extra amount of sth in addition to what has already been done or given

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Use 50g of rice per person and an extra spoonful for good measure.

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‘I'm no good at puzzles. I can't even do crosswords,’ she added for good measure.

Main entry: ↑measureidiom

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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