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go the extra mile
(redirected from extra)

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go the extra mile
to try harder to please someone or to get the task done correctly; to do more than one is required to do to reach a goal. I like doing business with that company. They always go the extra mile. My teacher goes the extra mile to help us.
See also: mile

go the extra mile
to make more effort than is expected of you (often + for ) He's a nice guy, always ready to go the extra mile for his friends.
See also: mile

go the extra mile also walk the extra mile
to do more and make a greater effort He's always willing to go the extra mile to do things right.
See also: mile


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