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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Dinner parties and supper clubs are more popular than ever, and hosts are going above and beyond in terms of themes and menus. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025 These terms carry emotional weight, highlighting employees' frustrations with traditional expectations of going above and beyond without fair compensation or recognition. —

Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 Southall’s spa goes above and beyond, incorporating botanical ingredients and mindfulness in sessions like energy healing and detoxifying treatments to develop a deeper connection to self and nature. —

Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025 The board also recognized officers who went above and beyond the call of duty. —

Matthew Cupelli, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for above and beyond

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