above and beyond

Idioms  

1. More than is required. This somewhat redundant expression— above and beyond here both denote excess—often precedes the call of duty, which means exceeding what a particular job requires. Thus Putting in overtime without pay is above and beyond the call of duty. Also see over and above.

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Example Sentences

It has become somewhat of a status symbol amongst employees to be tokenmaxxing to prove that you’re going above and beyond to meet key performance indicators.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Annie’s attorneys and all those who spoke out on her behalf went above and beyond in their dedication to her case.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"I took great pride in my work and always went above and beyond to provide an excellent service," he said, earning him commendations on local community sites.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

“With that, we want to make sure that we are going above and beyond on what these markets should be.”

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

They have all motivated me to go above and beyond everyone’s expectations.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers