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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As this sketch knows, there’s only one snack that goes above and beyond.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
Shelton said that seeing a partner go above and beyond on Valentine’s Day may address doubts and make people more willing to work through their issues rather than end the relationship.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
Since the minute Alessia was born, Rodriguez has gone above and beyond to protect her childhood.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
This may discourage companies from going above and beyond to support diversity in the workplace.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
Shelton said that seeing a partner go above and beyond on Valentine’s Day may address doubts and make people more willing to work through their issues rather than end the relationship.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
Since the minute Alessia was born, Rodriguez has gone above and beyond to protect her childhood.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
This may discourage companies from going above and beyond to support diversity in the workplace.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 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 19 Feb. 2025.
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