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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Hicks said the community has not only been receptive to the project, but have gone above and beyond what Habitat KC could have asked.
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Kendrick Calfee
january 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
Mary Ann Schwartz always went above and beyond for her children, including Aislynne.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Jan. 2026
Matt's feels your pain, and the Statesman Restaurant Hall of Fame member has long gone above and beyond to manage the wait and the foot traffic.
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Kendrick Calfee
january 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
Mary Ann Schwartz always went above and beyond for her children, including Aislynne.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Jan. 2026
Matt's feels your pain, and the Statesman Restaurant Hall of Fame member has long gone above and beyond to manage the wait and the foot traffic.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Each one is known for offering exquisite hospitality, with talented teams that go above and beyond to impress grateful guests.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Above and beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20and%20beyond. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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