go out of one's way

idiom

: to make a special effort to do something
She frequently goes out of her way to help people in need.

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“Go out of one's way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20out%20of%20one%27s%20way. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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