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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Hunter has consistently gone above and beyond in his efforts to get his fellow students and community members civically engaged.
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Olivia Antigua, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
To get Burnes, the Orioles would have needed to go above and beyond the Diamondbacks, something they clearly — and rationally — were unwilling to do.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
That kind of attitude inspires employees to go above and beyond at work, and always put forth their full effort, Corcoran noted.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
The use of Western military technology by Ukrainians was above and beyond the expectations for the weaponry.
—Askold Haywas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Olivia Antigua, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
To get Burnes, the Orioles would have needed to go above and beyond the Diamondbacks, something they clearly — and rationally — were unwilling to do.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
That kind of attitude inspires employees to go above and beyond at work, and always put forth their full effort, Corcoran noted.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
The use of Western military technology by Ukrainians was above and beyond the expectations for the weaponry.
—Askold Haywas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Above and beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20and%20beyond. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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