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for good measure
for good measure
as extra; (adding) a little more to make sure there is enough. When I bought a pound of nails, the clerk threw in a few extra nails for good measure. I always put a little extra salt in the soup for good measure.
for good measure
in addition to something else already said or done He wrote a great article, and for good measure took the photograph used for the magazine cover.
for good measure
if you do something or add something for good measure, you do it or add it in addition to something else In today's programme we have a full report on today's top football matches, with some cricket and athletics thrown in for good measure. I swept the floor and polished the table, and then, for good measure, I cleaned the windows.
for good measure
In addition to the required amount. For example, Whenever she bakes she adds a little more cinnamon for good measure, or He didn't argue with my price, so I gave him some extra supplies for good measure.
for good measure
In addition to the required amount.