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 Kimpton Brice Hotel The entire Kimpton chain is famous for going above and beyond for pets, and Savannah’s outpost is no exception.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Our prosecutors continue to go above and beyond to investigate this matter.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The Award of Meritorious Service goes to experienced educators who have gone above and beyond in their service, taking on leadership roles that uplift the culture of learning and becoming integral members of their districts.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Certainly, as too many prizefighters like the now-48-year-old and occasional exhibition-bout-fighting Floyd Mayweather have learned the hard way, not paying attention to the money and the purse has consequences above and beyond the fine print in or out of your prime.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Our prosecutors continue to go above and beyond to investigate this matter.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The Award of Meritorious Service goes to experienced educators who have gone above and beyond in their service, taking on leadership roles that uplift the culture of learning and becoming integral members of their districts.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Certainly, as too many prizefighters like the now-48-year-old and occasional exhibition-bout-fighting Floyd Mayweather have learned the hard way, not paying attention to the money and the purse has consequences above and beyond the fine print in or out of your prime.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Above and beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20and%20beyond. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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