above and beyond
Doing more than is expected or requiredDoing more than is expected or required.
» Above and beyond this, he can read Hebrew.
Außerdem kann er Hebräisch lesen. — raggione
Окрім всього цього, він може читати на івриті. — Internecivus
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11 sentencesAbove and beyond this, he can read Hebrew.
Окрім всього цього, він може читати на івриті. — Internecivus
deAußerdem kann er Hebräisch lesen. — raggione
He went above and beyond the call of duty.
ruОн сделал значительно больше, чем был обязан по своему положению. — shanghainese
William is the type of person who always goes above and beyond.
Meaning
1 senses(idiomatic, not comparable)Doing more than is expected or required.
Boy, they sure went above and beyond when they were planning this party!
darüber hinaus
Origin
Shortened from the phrase above and beyond the call of duty, referring to heroic behaviorShortened from the phrase above and beyond the call of duty, referring to heroic behavior during a military operation (“conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty”), traditionally used in citations of awards of a U.S. Medal of Honor.
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