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beyond the call of duty

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(above and) beyond the call of duty

(spoken)

much more than should be expected If your waiter goes beyond the call of duty, leave a bigger tip.

Related vocabulary: above and beyond something

Etymology: first used about police officers, fire fighters, or soldiers who were injured or killed while doing their jobs

See also: beyond, call, duty, of

beyond the call of duty

see under above and beyond.

See also: beyond, call, duty, of