above and beyond
idiom
: far beyond what is required by (something, such as a duty)
He went above and beyond the call of duty.
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He's been more than willing to go above and beyond for this team.
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
High-end resorts, such as Kokomo Private Island, go above and beyond with family-friendly amenities like complimentary nanny services.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Kylee Keith, 11th grade, Westmoreland High School Kylee is a junior who goes above and beyond to support the freshmen.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Sep. 2025
Gophers football, in particular, is grateful the Vikings take it above and beyond quick well wishes slapped with a hashtag.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 5 Sep. 2025
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
High-end resorts, such as Kokomo Private Island, go above and beyond with family-friendly amenities like complimentary nanny services.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Kylee Keith, 11th grade, Westmoreland High School Kylee is a junior who goes above and beyond to support the freshmen.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Sep. 2025
Gophers football, in particular, is grateful the Vikings take it above and beyond quick well wishes slapped with a hashtag.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for above and beyond
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“Above and beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20and%20beyond. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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