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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Each day, our dedicated staff go above and beyond to provide students with an excellent education and prepare them for bright futures.
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Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
Kizzi, eager to go above and beyond, toys with the idea of making the chicken with Christian’s help.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
And he's gone above and beyond, bringing snacks for every wideout in meetings, as Sherfield told The Denver Post in September.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2025
Much like the famous Michelin Stars that honor top-tier restaurants, the Michelin Key program recognizes hotels that go above and beyond for travelers.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
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Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
Kizzi, eager to go above and beyond, toys with the idea of making the chicken with Christian’s help.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
And he's gone above and beyond, bringing snacks for every wideout in meetings, as Sherfield told The Denver Post in September.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2025
Much like the famous Michelin Stars that honor top-tier restaurants, the Michelin Key program recognizes hotels that go above and beyond for travelers.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 2025.
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