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for good measure

Idioms

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.

Example Sentences

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If he can fire Real Madrid or France to glory in the next few months, setting new milestones for good measure, his Ballon d'Or credentials could become irresistible.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Iowa point guard Bennett Stirtz added a 30-foot three-pointer in the final seconds for good measure.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026

Still, China's Jincheng Guo was impossible to overlook - competing without goggles, cap and tech suit, and throwing in his trademark bubble technique for good measure.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

On Saturday they adopted more of a horseshoe, with a capacity crowd of some 82,00 at Twickenham belting out a chorus of 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' -- England's rugby anthem -- for good measure.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

Then I apply some heavy-duty hand sanitizer for good measure.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott

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