go out of way

go out of one's way (to do something)

1. Lit. to travel an indirect route or an extra distance in order to do something. I'll have to go out of my way to give you a ride home. I'll give you a ride even though I have to go out of my way.

2. Fig. to make an effort to do something; to accept the bother of doing something. We went out of our way to please the visitor. We appreciate anything you can do, but don't go out of your way.

See also: out, way

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go out of your way to do something

to try very hard to do something pleasant for other people They really went out of their way to make us feel welcome.

See also: out, way