above and beyond

phrase

: far beyond what is required by (something, such as a duty)
He went above and beyond the call of duty.

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Atlanta — Professional athletes are often held up as something above and beyond the mere mortals who pay hefty ticket prices to be in the stands. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Mustafa Ali and Jason Hotch went above and beyond to inflict damage on each other during their match at Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s (TNA) Lockdown for the International Championship. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Fly By Jing street noodles go through a two-day fermentation process and are sun-dried and hand-cut, resulting in a bouncy, chewy texture that goes above and beyond the cup of noodles of your dorm days. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026 The volunteers frequently go above and beyond for their customers. — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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