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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The proud West End native's work at Cincinnati Preschool Promise goes above and beyond her job description.
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
Thomas Valente, the number of annual rescues serves as a reminder that the crew’s duties go above and beyond what beachgoers may think.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The Princess of Wales organized the inaugural concert as a way to thank those who went above and beyond for their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, in a tradition that has continued ever since to bring people together in the spirit of the holidays.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Congress Proposes Even Deeper Cuts House Republicans on the Appropriations Committee have introduced a proposal to cut another $2.8 billion from the IRS budget for 2026—above and beyond the Treasury’s request.
—Mike Sylvester, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
Thomas Valente, the number of annual rescues serves as a reminder that the crew’s duties go above and beyond what beachgoers may think.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The Princess of Wales organized the inaugural concert as a way to thank those who went above and beyond for their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, in a tradition that has continued ever since to bring people together in the spirit of the holidays.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Congress Proposes Even Deeper Cuts House Republicans on the Appropriations Committee have introduced a proposal to cut another $2.8 billion from the IRS budget for 2026—above and beyond the Treasury’s request.
—Mike Sylvester, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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“Above and beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20and%20beyond. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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