above and beyond

phrase

: far beyond what is required by (something, such as a duty)
He went above and beyond the call of duty.

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This anniversary is a reminder of how law enforcement and other first responders can go above and beyond to serve the public. — Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 John Frehse recently captured a Republic Airways flight attendant going above and beyond for an exhausted mother of a baby in a now-viral social media post. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 The grocery chain is known to go above and beyond with flavors and themes, and autumn tends to be a delicious adventure into their creative genius. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026 Leonard did little if any endorsing, collected the extra checks, and essentially was paid above and beyond the salary cap. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 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 Sep. 2026.

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