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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Owning a dog is a commitment that goes beyond food, water, walks, and belly rubs.
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Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
McTominay’s influence on Napoli’s attack goes beyond his goals because his movement inside the penalty area attracts the opponents and creates space for his team-mates.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Airbnb also teased new updates to its platform coming later this month that will go beyond accommodations.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 1 May 2025
What many don’t realize before becoming parents is that the weight of parenting carries an extra burden—one that goes beyond physical demands.
—Lia Miller, Parents, 1 May 2025
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Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
McTominay’s influence on Napoli’s attack goes beyond his goals because his movement inside the penalty area attracts the opponents and creates space for his team-mates.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Airbnb also teased new updates to its platform coming later this month that will go beyond accommodations.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 1 May 2025
What many don’t realize before becoming parents is that the weight of parenting carries an extra burden—one that goes beyond physical demands.
—Lia Miller, Parents, 1 May 2025
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“Go beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20beyond. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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