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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Fans say that the swirls of lemon filling are delightfully gooey, and that Costco’s blondies go above and beyond when delivering on the lemon flavor. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026 Each competitor was giving it their all with brutalizing chops, tough suplexes and going above and beyond to try to win that championship. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026 The production design team, headed by Paul Spriggs, continually went above and beyond. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 July 2026 According to Neugarten, several international airlines go above and beyond by offering complimentary multicourse meals in economy. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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