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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When Earthy was discharged from the hospital, he was informed a particular team-mate went above and beyond to check on his well-being.
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Security is a service that requires a team of experts willing to go above and beyond to map the attack surface, think outside the box about new vulnerabilities, and strategize and implement the most complete solutions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Daynes goes above and beyond as an author and motivational speaker who shares his personal experiences of being a father of children with disabilities.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Despite going above and beyond to prove differently, Uso was unable to satiate his harshest critics.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Security is a service that requires a team of experts willing to go above and beyond to map the attack surface, think outside the box about new vulnerabilities, and strategize and implement the most complete solutions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Daynes goes above and beyond as an author and motivational speaker who shares his personal experiences of being a father of children with disabilities.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Despite going above and beyond to prove differently, Uso was unable to satiate his harshest critics.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Above and beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20and%20beyond. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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