go beyond

[ɡoʊ bɪˈjɑnd]
verb phrase
ir além de
1. to exceed a limit or boundary; to surpass expectations
Her performance went beyond what anyone expected.
Seu desempenho foi além do que todos esperavam.
2. to extend further than; to progress past a certain point
The project went beyond the original deadline.
O projeto foi além do prazo original.
3. to do more than what is required or expected
The teacher went beyond the curriculum to help her students.
A professora foi além do currículo para ajudar seus alunos.
4. to transcend or move past a particular state, concept, or category
This issue goes beyond politics.
Essa questão vai além da política.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'go beyond' is highly valued in professional and academic settings, reflecting cultural appreciation for excellence and innovation. In Brazil, this phrase is often used to describe someone who demonstrates exceptional effort or thinking. In the USA, it's commonly associated with corporate culture and self-improvement narratives.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exceedsurpasstranscendoverstepoutdopassextend past
Antonyms / Antônimos
fall short ofstay withinremain belowunderperform

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ir além de
Most common standard translation
Rio de Janeiro
passar de / ultrapassar
More colloquial, commonly used in informal speech
São Paulo
ir além do
Standard formal usage in business context
Portugal
ir para além de / ultrapassar
Portuguese European variant with slightly different preposition usage

Related Words

boundarylimitexceedsurpasstranscendoutreach

Related Idioms & Phrases

go the extra mile
push the envelope
break the mold
go the distance
exceed expectations
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