go above (someone or something)

go above (someone or something)

1. Literally, to travel or move over someone or something. The kids squealed in delight as the kite went above their heads. The plane made an awfully loud noise as it went above the playground. Most of the kids covered their ears. We all watched the flock of geese as it went overhead.

2. To engage with someone's superior rather than dealing with them directly. She just wouldn't listen to me, so I had to go above her to her boss and complain about it. This caller wants to go above me, and I can't say I blame her—based on the notes here, she's already called seven times to try and get this issue resolved. Talking to customer service reps isn't getting you anywhere. You really need to go above their head to their manager.

See also: above, go

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go above someone or something

to travel over someone or something. The model airplane swooped low right at us but went above us at the last minute.

See also: above, go

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