go the extra mile — to do more than what is expected or required; to make an extra effort
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to do more than what is expected or required; to make an extra effort
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡoʊ ði ˈɛkstrə maɪl/
Korean meaning: 기대되거나 요구되는 것보다 더 많이 하다; 추가적인 노력을 기울이다
Korean pronunciation: 고우 더 **엑**스트러 **마일**
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy went the extra mile by bringing napkins and parmesan cheese packets without being asked.
- 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.
go the extra mile
VERB//ɡoʊ ði ˈɛkstrə maɪl//
to do more than what is expected or required; to make an extra effort
She stayed late to go the extra mile for her client's surprise gift.
Forget the style, go the extra mile!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
성경의 마태복음에서 유래된 표현으로, 로마 군인이 시민에게 1마일 짐을 나르라고 강요할 수 있었지만, 예수는 2마일을 나르라고 가르쳤다는 이야기에서 나온 관용구
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy went the extra mile by bringing napkins and parmesan cheese packets without being asked.”
“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.”
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