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Above and beyond

adv, prep

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Doing more than is expected or required. idiomatic, not-comparable

    "Boy, they sure went above and beyond when they were planning this party!"

Preposition
  1. 1
    Further than; doing more than is expected or required. idiomatic

    "The hospital staff often go above and beyond what is required of them."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Shortened from the phrase above and beyond the call of duty, referring to heroic behavior during a military operation (“conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty”), traditionally used in citations of awards of a U.S. Medal of Honor.

Etymology 2

Shortened from the phrase above and beyond the call of duty, referring to heroic behavior during a military operation (“conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty”), traditionally used in citations of awards of a U.S. Medal of Honor.

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