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go the extra mile
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.