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What does "measure" mean?

In addition to the idiom beginning with measure, also see beyond measure; for good measure; in some measure; made to measure; take someone's measure.

See measure in WNW Idioms

beyond measure

or above measure

so much as not to be measurable; exceedingly; extremely

for good measure

as a bonus or something extra

in a measure

to some extent; somewhat

made to measure

made to fit someone's own measurements; custom-made: said of clothes

measure one's length

to fall, lie, or be thrown down at full length

measure out

to give out or allot by measuring

measure swords

to duel with swords
to fight or contend

measure up

to prove to be competent or qualified

measure up to

to come up to; meet (expectations, a standard, etc.)

take measures

to take action; do things to accomplish a purpose

take someone's measure

to make an estimate or judgment of someone's ability, character, etc.

tread a measure

to dance

beyond measure

or above measure

so much as not to be measurable; exceedingly; extremely

for good measure

as a bonus or something extra

in a measure

to some extent; somewhat

made to measure

made to fit someone's own measurements; custom-made: said of clothes

measure one's length

to fall, lie, or be thrown down at full length

measure out

to give out or allot by measuring

measure swords

to duel with swords
to fight or contend

measure up

to prove to be competent or qualified

measure up to

to come up to; meet (expectations, a standard, etc.)

take measures

to take action; do things to accomplish a purpose

take someone's measure

to make an estimate or judgment of someone's ability, character, etc.

tread a measure

to dance

See measure in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

beyond measure

In excess.
Without limit.

for good measure

In addition to the required amount.

in /some measure

To a degree: The new law was in a measure harmful.

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