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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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.
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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
At the same time, our team members are proud of their company and routinely go the extra mile to promote our brand, grow our client base and maximize the value of our business development efforts.
—Gala Grigoreva, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023
The event celebrates the inspiring qualities of some of the U.K.’s seriously ill young people and the dedication of those who go the extra mile to keep children healthy and happy, including the outstanding health, social care and education professionals.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
Focus your efforts on a handful of jobs vs. mass applying, go the extra mile to network and stay away from tricks — as not everyone will view them the same way, experts say.
—Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 24 July 2023
As a loyal, caring and consistent partner, Kaleb K. will go the extra mile to appreciate his partner’s passions.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 1 June 2023
To close a deal, some real-estate agents will go the extra mile to make an offer attractive to a seller or buyer.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 May 2023
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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
At the same time, our team members are proud of their company and routinely go the extra mile to promote our brand, grow our client base and maximize the value of our business development efforts.
—Gala Grigoreva, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023
The event celebrates the inspiring qualities of some of the U.K.’s seriously ill young people and the dedication of those who go the extra mile to keep children healthy and happy, including the outstanding health, social care and education professionals.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
Focus your efforts on a handful of jobs vs. mass applying, go the extra mile to network and stay away from tricks — as not everyone will view them the same way, experts say.
—Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 24 July 2023
As a loyal, caring and consistent partner, Kaleb K. will go the extra mile to appreciate his partner’s passions.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 1 June 2023
To close a deal, some real-estate agents will go the extra mile to make an offer attractive to a seller or buyer.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 May 2023
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“Go the extra mile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20the%20extra%20mile. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.
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