above and beyond

idiom

: far beyond what is required by (something, such as a duty)

He went above and beyond the call of duty.

Examples of above and beyond in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The chatters in the developing world also have little incentive to go above and beyond in their jobs as they are poorly compensated and work long hours managing multiple creators. —Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024

The Massachusetts State Police claim one of the members of its bomb squad has gone above and beyond in the line of duty and taken bullets for the team. —Jody Serrano / Gizmodo, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024

Dawes and Lucius did a rare thing, then, in employing the buddy system for a tour that wrapped up Sunday with an almost-hometown show at Pappy + Harriet’s, out in the hills above and beyond Palm Springs. —Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2024

The system gives out heftier and heftier discounts to communities who go above and beyond the basic building code to protect their communities from floods. —Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024

Brand Your Love Story: Some couples are going above and beyond to personalize their weddings, with bespoke party favors and custom experiences for guests. —Alyson Krueger, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024

More details will be released in the coming months, but Four Seasons says seafarers can expect a variety of experiences that go above and beyond that of the regular cruise or tour. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024

Cultivating this language necessitates a willingness to go above and beyond verbal apologies, demonstrating a sincere commitment to righting the wrongs committed. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024

Embrace change, and opportunities will rise to the surface, giving you choices above and beyond your expectations. —Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024