extra layer
Frequency: 7.19.5 per million words
one more layer than is usual or necessary
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Examples (10)
- She always wears an extra layer of clothing in winter.
- The recipe called for an extra layer of cheese on top.
- He felt like he was dealing with an extra layer of bureaucracy to get approval.
- To stay warm, it's wise to put on an extra layer before going out.
- The artist added an extra layer of paint to give the sky more depth.
- There was an extra layer of security around the building after the incident.
- We had to peel back an extra layer of insulation to find the faulty wire.
- The new software introduced an extra layer of complexity to the system.
- Just add an extra layer of cream to make it richer.
- The truth had an extra layer of meaning that wasn't immediately obvious.