go the extra mile

VERB

[/ɡoʊ ði ˈɛkstrə maɪl/]

to do more than what is expected or required; to make an extra effort

💡 Concept

She stayed late to go the extra mile for her client's surprise gift.

🎵 Rhyme

Forget the style, go the extra mile!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɡoʊ ði ˈɛkstrə maɪl/

🇬🇧 UK/ɡəʊ ðə ˈɛkstrə maɪl/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

milestylewhile

mile

style

while

🔗Collocations

always go the extra mile

willing to go the extra mile

go the extra mile for someone

employees who go the extra mile

never go the extra mile

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The pizza delivery guy went the extra mile by bringing napkins and parmesan cheese packets without being asked.”

😄 Fun example

“My grandmother goes the extra mile by ironing my socks - even though I told her no one will see them.”

“Our company expects all employees to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction.”

“The teacher went the extra mile by staying after school to help struggling students.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

go above and beyondmake an extra effortexceed expectationsdo more than required

Antonyms

do the bare minimumslack offunderperform

dedicationcommitmentdiligenceexceptional serviceoutstanding effort

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go the extra mile — to do more than what is expected or required; to make an extra effort

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