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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This goes above and beyond and in about every type of environment on the planet, from tiny tropical leaf hoppers to the largest whales in the ocean.
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
And his kindness doesn’t just extend to his family — he is known to go above and beyond to help strangers in need.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Among this week's highlights: 👨A man goes above and beyond to save a kitten stranded in a tall tree in an incredible must-see rescue.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Here are a few people who went above and beyond with their outfits.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
And his kindness doesn’t just extend to his family — he is known to go above and beyond to help strangers in need.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Among this week's highlights: 👨A man goes above and beyond to save a kitten stranded in a tall tree in an incredible must-see rescue.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Here are a few people who went above and beyond with their outfits.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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 21 Dec. 2024.
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