go the extra mile

to try harder to please someone or to get the task done correctly; to do more than one is required to do to reach a goal. I like doing business with that company. They always go the extra mile. My teacher goes the extra mile to help us.

go the extra mile

also walk the extra mile

to do more and make a greater effort He's always willing to go the extra mile to do things right.

go the extra mile

to make more effort than is expected of you (often + for ) He's a nice guy, always ready to go the extra mile for his friends.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Timoteus	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Aemilius	-	Ancient Roman
Wheeler	['wi:lə]
Gualberto	-	Portuguese
Quintinus	-	Ancient Roman
Kristaps	-	Latvian