go the extra mile
phrase
: 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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To portray characters authentically, sometimes stars go the extra mile, developing specialized skills to make their on-screen characters feel as real as possible.
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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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 6 Jul. 2026.
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