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.