go the extra mile

idiom

: to do more than one is required to do

She's always willing to go the extra mile to help a friend.

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Hilton empowers employees to make decisions and go the extra mile to resolve guest concerns. —Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024

Workers who go the extra mile are more likely to receive a promotion and a raise, compared to those who don't. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024

These gadgets go the extra mile, tracking blood oxygen levels, overseeing steps and fitness levels, taking ECGs, following menstrual cycles, allowing for emotion tracking, and more. —Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 9 Oct. 2023

Here’s how brides can go the extra mile to make their bridal parties feel heard and considered. —Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023

Heated blankets go the extra mile to make bedtime and lounging on your sofa all the more cozy. —Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024

For cards that go the extra mile, Kucharson recommends Lovepop, which carries options for nearly every occasion and holiday, including Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah and Lunar New Year. —Bellamy Richardson, wsj.com, 9 Nov. 2023

This guide highlights eight breweries that go the extra mile to accommodate pups with special features like a dog menu, themed events, free treats, swag and more. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023

The products on this page work as hard as our skin — and then go the extra mile by soothing, coddling, polishing, and protecting every inch too. —Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023