Useful English Phrase to Boost Your English: Above and Beyond

What does it mean?

Above and beyond means doing more than what is required or expected - exceptional effort, service, or dedication.

Is it positive or negative?

It is very positive - high praise for excellent performance.

When do you use it?

Use it when praising someone for extraordinary work, in a job, service, or team setting.

Examples

Example 1: The nurse went above and beyond to make sure the patient was comfortable.

Example 2: Their success came from consistently going above and beyond.

Question for You

Can you think of a time when someone went above and beyond to help you?

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