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

“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

“It’s a whole system above and beyond what we normally do, which is to teach children. Now we’re doing this as well.”

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2026

"They've both been such incredible hosts at the very heart of the show, their passion and dedication has gone above and beyond," she said at the time.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

Their Teacher, Kim Battersby, was always going above and beyond, spending countless hours after school, over the weekend, and then she even had kids along the process.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Up ahead at Fifth the lights were bright, a few cars shooting across the gaping mouth of the street and above and beyond, the trees—great, dark, tall.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison