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 a coach’s kid, putting in work that goes above and beyond is a common expectation.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Nov. 2025
The lease is part of a larger $20 million investment in commercial real estate in the state the bank has made, above and beyond its branch expansion.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2025
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Literary Hub, 25 Nov. 2025
As a coach’s kid, putting in work that goes above and beyond is a common expectation.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Nov. 2025
The lease is part of a larger $20 million investment in commercial real estate in the state the bank has made, above and beyond its branch expansion.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2025
Hosts who want to go above and beyond may want to hire a DJ or live musicians, or enlist a karaoke company to get guests involved.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for above and beyond
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“Above and beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20and%20beyond. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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