above and beyond
idiom
: far beyond what is required by (something, such as a duty)
He went above and beyond the call of duty.
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Higgs prides herself on always going above and beyond when shopping for customers, and this time was no different.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
These 109 pace-setters have gone above and beyond in reducing water use, improving energy efficiency, thoughtfully integrating local cultural heritage into programming, and investing in fair hiring practices.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
The team member did much more than was expected, going above and beyond to provide memorable service.
—Natalie Ruiz, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Everything that happened was Wihan’s fault, and Johnny went above and beyond to make India feel taken care of, which even Jason admits.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
These 109 pace-setters have gone above and beyond in reducing water use, improving energy efficiency, thoughtfully integrating local cultural heritage into programming, and investing in fair hiring practices.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
The team member did much more than was expected, going above and beyond to provide memorable service.
—Natalie Ruiz, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Everything that happened was Wihan’s fault, and Johnny went above and beyond to make India feel taken care of, which even Jason admits.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for above and beyond
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“Above and beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20and%20beyond. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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