go the extra mile

Cultural  

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).

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Figuratively, to do more than what is needed.

Example Sentences

Bonus payments aim to motivate hard workers and inspire them to go the extra mile.

From The Wall Street Journal

“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.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC

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.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC