Beyond measure

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idiom

Much more than usual or expected; extremely.

His patience is beyond measure.
Visual representation of "beyond measure" - Much more than usual or expected; extremely.

Often appears as...

  • happy beyond measure
  • grateful beyond measure

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Idiomatic

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Unquantifiable Extent

Used when something cannot be measured, indicating it is boundless or infinite.

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Her contribution to the project was beyond measure.
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Emotional Intensity

Expresses a very high level of emotion that cannot be easily quantified.

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He was beyond measure excited about his first flight.
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Not Literal

It's a figurative phrase, not to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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The beauty of the landscape was beyond measure.
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