For Good Measure: When Too Much is Just Enough ✨
Welcome to the deluge of diction and abundance of articulation in our quest to understand clichés that indicate just a little bit extra! Whether you’re stacking bonus points or dishing out free samples, this phrase and its ilk reveal the hidden layers of generosity, over-delivering, and going beyond the norm.
For Good Measure (📏): This more recent adaptation of ‘baker’s dozen’ metaphorically refers to giving beyond the required amount. It’s your bonus, your cherry on top, your little something extra.
Synonyms:
- Extra
- Bonus
- Addition
- Beyond what was agreed upon
Antonyms:
- Shortfall
- Deficiency
- Lacking
Similar Terms and Common Phrases:
- Baker’s Dozen: The old-school version, giving 13 items instead of 12.
- And Then Some: Doing even more than expected.
- Going the Extra Mile: Providing exceptional service effort.
- A Little Something Extra: Adding a small positive detail or favor.
Humor-Filled Quotes:
- “Giving a little extra is much cheaper than losing your customer.”—Anonymous
- “For good measure, she offered a final piece of chocolate. And thus began my addiction.”—Chocolholic’s Memoirs
- “Always give over and above the minimum expectations. As for the extra, consider it a life-skills bonus.”—Professor Generosity
Proverbs:
- “A little more than what’s necessary can go a long way”.
Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies:
- Book: Beyond the Basics by Ann Othermile. A guide to excelling in your field through going the extra mile.
- Song: “✈️ Over and Above” by The Generous Hearts.
- Poetry: “Above and Beyond” by ExtraLyrical Poet. A poem on giving more, written with layers of wit.
- Movie: Exceeding Expectations - A film about a community that thrives on overt generosity.
### Which of these is a real idiom for 'giving extra'?
- [x] A little extra something
- [ ] Kicking the basket twice
- [ ] Swimming with lemonade
- [ ] Flying a cheese kite
> **Explanation:** "A little extra something" means to add a bonus or excess to what has already been given or done.
### Which phrase means doing more than required?
- [ ] Sailing the cornfield
- [x] Going the extra mile
- [ ] Barbecuing the moon
- [ ] Scratching the itch twice
> **Explanation:** "Going the extra mile" refers to putting in extra effort beyond what is asked or expected.
### True or False: 'For good measure' means adding an appropriate (or extra) amount to ensure adequacy.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True, 'for good measure' indeed means providing excess, guaranteeing completeness or sufficiency.
“Keep giving, keep adding values. The measure of a person is often in how much extra they give beyond mere expectations.” —Max E. Measurer, BrenStrong Publishers, 2023
