go above and beyond the call of duty

go above and beyond the call of duty

To do more than what is expected of one. Wow, I can't believe you finished our whole report while I was out sick. You really went above and beyond the call of duty on this one! The young officer went above and beyond the call of duty when he repaired the old woman's home so that the township wouldn't condemn it. Thank you so much for your incredibly kind donation of $5,000! Most people only chip in a couple dollars, so you really went above and beyond the call of duty!

See also: above, and, beyond, call, duty, go, of

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