go the extra mile

phrase

: to do more than one is required to do

She's always willing to go the extra mile to help a friend.

Examples of go the extra mile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lunamyst Red Light Therapy Blanket Sure, red light mats are cool, but red light blankets go the extra mile to completely wrap users in the relevant wavelengths’ benefits — like an overachieving cocoon. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

As crews figure out how to fix it, residents and school buses that come through daily have to go the extra mile. — Julia Avant, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

Or, go the extra mile and load up on the brand’s whole volume-boosting, root-loving collection. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026

To portray characters authentically, sometimes stars go the extra mile, developing specialized skills to make their on-screen characters feel as real as possible. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Rhymes for go the extra mile

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