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Go the Extra Mile

goh thuh EK-struh MYL

/ɡoʊ ðə ˈɛkstrə maɪl/

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Syllable breakdown

GotheExtraMile

Dictionary meaning

To put in more effort than is required or expected; to do more than the minimum in order to achieve excellence or satisfy someone. Rooted in a biblical passage about willingly carrying a soldier's burden an extra mile.

Examples

  • Great customer service means always going the extra mile.
  • She went the extra mile by personally following up with every client after the event.

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