[go] the extra mile
1
to try harder than what is expected
- She always goes the extra mile to make her clients feel valued.
- The teacher went the extra mile by staying late to help struggling students.
- They went the extra mile to ensure the party was a success.
- The customer service team goes the extra mile to address every complaint promptly.
- If you want to impress your boss, you’ll need to go the extra mile on this project.
2
to make a special effort to achieve something or ensure that a task is completed exceptionally well
- In his role as a team leader, Tom consistently goes the extra mile to support his colleagues, fostering a positive work environment.