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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Though the lack of production was partially due to Darnold’s inconsistent play, Jefferson certainly didn’t go above and beyond to do him any favors.
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Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2025
To get the part, Holland went above and beyond just learning a New York accent and memorizing his lines.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
And once again, the Lone Star State went above and beyond.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025
While some pot roast recipes stick entirely to the basics, Ina Garten's rendition—in true Barefoot Contessa fashion—goes above and beyond.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2025
To get the part, Holland went above and beyond just learning a New York accent and memorizing his lines.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
And once again, the Lone Star State went above and beyond.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025
While some pot roast recipes stick entirely to the basics, Ina Garten's rendition—in true Barefoot Contessa fashion—goes above and beyond.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Above and beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20and%20beyond. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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