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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
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
â to prove to be competent or qualified
measure up to
â 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
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
â to prove to be competent or qualified
measure up to
â 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.
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in /some measure
To a degree: The new law was in a measure harmful.
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