above and beyond

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Preposition 1.1.1 Derived terms 1.2 Adverb

[edit] English

[edit] Preposition

above and beyond

1. Far more than

   The staff often goes above and beyond what is required

[edit] Derived terms

• above and beyond the call of duty

[edit] Adverb

above and beyond (comparative more above and beyond, superlative most above and beyond)

1. (idiomatic) More than is expected or required.

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