idiom
go the extra mile
GOH thuh EK-struh MYL
ɡoʊ ðə ˈɛkstrə maɪlListen
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Syllable breakdown
gotheextramile
Dictionary meaning
To make a special effort beyond what is required.
Examples
- She always goes the extra mile for her clients, which is why her retention rate is so high.
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