For good measure Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈmɛʒɝ
for/fur/fur-GOOD/gid-MEH-zher
fˈɔː/ /ɡˈʊd/ /mˈɛʒɐ
faw-GOOD-MEH-zhu
Definition
Used to mean adding something extra to what is already there, to be sure or to make the total better.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal, often used when giving extra portions or doing a little more than necessary. Not literal—means a bit beyond what is required. Often appears at the end of a sentence.
Spanish: para que no falte nada - para estar seguroPortuguese (BR): para garantir - para reforçarPortuguese (PT): para garantir - para reforçarChinese (Simplified): 以防万一 - 额外地Chinese (Traditional): 以防萬一 - 額外地Hindi: सुरक्षा के लिए भी - अतिरिक्त तौर परArabic: زيادة في التأكيد - على سبيل الاحتياطBengali: ফাউ - অতিরিক্ত হিসেবেRussian: на всякий случай - для полного комплектаJapanese: 念のため - おまけにVietnamese: cho chắc - cho thêmKorean: 덤으로 - 넉넉하게Turkish: fazladan - iş olsun diyeUrdu: اضافی طور پر - احتیاطاًIndonesian: untuk berjaga-jaga - sekalian
Example Sentences
She gave him another cookie for good measure.
basic
Add some salt for good measure.
basic
He checked his answers twice for good measure.
basic
I locked the door and, for good measure, closed the windows too.
natural
He brought some snacks for good measure, just in case we got hungry.
natural
She added a little extra sauce for good measure.
natural