go beyond
phrasal verb
went beyond; gone beyond; going beyond; goes beyond
: to do more than (something) : to do more than is expected or required
We need to go beyond merely talking about the problem.
She went beyond the call of duty.
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025
The French Open’s night session regularly goes beyond midnight, with play not starting until 8:15 p.m. local time because, the tournament organizers say, people will not leave work in time to begin earlier.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 July 2025
As cost-cautious diners prioritize value, brands like Chipotle, Starbucks, Cava and others are utilizing rewards to keep customers coming back and building habits that go beyond the occasional coupon.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 5 July 2025
Commissioner Joe Carollo, a Pardo adversary who voted against the election date change, alleged that Suarez’s involvement went beyond simply lobbying for Pardo’s legislation.
—Miami Herald, 4 July 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025
The French Open’s night session regularly goes beyond midnight, with play not starting until 8:15 p.m. local time because, the tournament organizers say, people will not leave work in time to begin earlier.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 July 2025
As cost-cautious diners prioritize value, brands like Chipotle, Starbucks, Cava and others are utilizing rewards to keep customers coming back and building habits that go beyond the occasional coupon.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 5 July 2025
Commissioner Joe Carollo, a Pardo adversary who voted against the election date change, alleged that Suarez’s involvement went beyond simply lobbying for Pardo’s legislation.
—Miami Herald, 4 July 2025
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“Go beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20beyond. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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