go the extra mile

idiom

: to do more than one is required to do

She's always willing to go the extra mile to help a friend.

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Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024 Employees who have opportunities to learn and grow are more likely to stay with the company, refer it to others and go the extra mile. —

Kerri Sutey, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 These efforts have paid off, with employees now more engaged, collaborative, and willing to take risks and go the extra mile. —

Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for go the extra mile

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