for good measure

Idioms  

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

Then there is the looming specter of a private credit lending crisis for good measure.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Rocket repackaged highlights from the 10cc records as “Sedaka’s Back,” adding “Laughter in the Rain” for good measure.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 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

Zelenskyy should take the first flight to D.C. — and arrive at the West Wing clad in Tom Ford, with a dash of eyeliner for good measure.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025

Howard placed the bet for him, tossing in $25,000 of his own money for good measure.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand