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go above and beyond

[/ɡoʊ əˈbʌv ənd bɪˈjɑnd/]
verb phrase
ir além do esperado
1. To do more than what is required or expected; to exceed normal standards or limits
She went above and beyond to help her team finish the project on time.
Ela foi além do esperado para ajudar sua equipe a terminar o projeto no prazo.
2. To demonstrate exceptional effort or commitment
The customer service representative went above and beyond by solving the issue immediately.
O representante de atendimento ao cliente foi além do esperado ao resolver o problema imediatamente.
NYC Slang
going hard
Synonyms
go the extra mileexceed expectationssurpass standardsmake an extra effortgo out of one's way
Antonyms
fall shortmeet minimum requirementsdo the bare minimumunderperform

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ir além do esperado
Most common and widely understood across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
caprichar
Informal alternative meaning to make extra effort
São Paulo
ir além do que se espera
More formal variation used in business contexts
Portugal
ir além do esperado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal and widely used

Related Idioms & Phrases

go the extra mile
bend over backwards
pull out all the stops
leave no stone unturned
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