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 Eagles dominated the matchup, although Barkley didn't have to go above and beyond for his team to contribute to the blowout victory. Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025 Avery Harbin, Montgomery Central High School – The senior class president is an exceptional individual who consistently goes above and beyond to support her classmates. Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Ideally, third-party organizations should follow a strict security culture that goes above and beyond the baseline market standards. Brian Foy, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Crofton Rotating Condiment Caddy Speaking of burgers—why not go above and beyond with your condiment station? Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 26 June 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 14 Jul. 2025.

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