go the extra mile

1. An adaptation of a commandment of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount: “Whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain” (two).

Figuratively, to do more than what is needed.

Example Sentences

“You go the extra mile. Just do whatever you can do to make things happen. That’s my customer. Toyota was my customer. I was providing a service.”

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He approached staff at the Fife Arms where he was staying who went the extra mile to help their guest.

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He posted a photo of himself with Kaye, noting in his caption that she “consistently went the extra mile, meticulously ensuring songs were placed and cleared for the show.”

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It stated that the cards were to be used to "reward/acknowledge colleagues who have gone the extra mile".

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"If this man is involved, he needs to answer for what he's done and if it means we need to go the extra mile, we are absolutely willing to do that."

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