go beyond
phrasal verb
went beyond; gone beyond; going beyond; goes beyond
: to do more than (something) : to do more than is expected or required
We need to go beyond merely talking about the problem.
She went beyond the call of duty.
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Enter Innisfree’s Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36, a featherlight chemical sunscreen that goes beyond basic sun care.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
The menu goes beyond basic survival food and leans into the show's reward challenges, giving fans a literal taste of what contestants eat in Fiji.
—Tania Francois, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
The contrast in styles goes beyond the court.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Go beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20beyond. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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