above and beyond the call of duty
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above and beyond the call of duty — idiom
1. doing more than what is expected or required in a job or role, especially throug
1.idiom
Definition
doing more than what is expected or required in a job or role, especially through effort or bravery that goes beyond normal expectations.
Example
The firefighter ran into the burning building three times, which was far above and beyond the call of duty.
Christopher received a special award for going above and beyond the call of duty during the flood rescue.