go the extra mile
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Figuratively, to do more than what is needed.
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Instead, use seasonal accessories to make trusty basics go the extra mile.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
This compels them to explain the risks of crypto and go the extra mile to educate clients.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 20, 2026
You have to go the extra mile and wait, sometimes hours, in the support queue to even have the option to opt out.
From Slate ● Jan. 29, 2025
A few Chalamets go the extra mile to dress up as the A-list actor’s most famed characters.
From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2024
“They go the extra mile to discourage visitors,” Dad said.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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