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Idioms & Phrases
above and beyond
More than is required. This somewhat redundant expression
above and beyond here both denote excessoften 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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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