go the extra mile
Formsgoes the extra mile, going the extra mile, went the extra mile, gone the extra mile
- 1To do more than you need to so you can help someone or do a great job.
Like doing extra chores at home without being asked, just to help out.
Good employees go the extra mile to make their customers happy.
She went the extra mile to make sure everyone in the group felt welcome.
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Origin
Maybe from the Bible, in Matthew 5:41, which says if someone makes you walk one mile, walk two miles with him.