“Go the extra mile”

Definition

To make extra effort.

Examples

Examples

“She always goes the extra mile for her clients.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Go the extra mile" mean?
"Go the extra mile" means to make extra effort..
How do you use "Go the extra mile" in a sentence?
Example: "She always goes the extra mile for her clients."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Go the extra mile"?
Сделать больше, чем требуется. / Լրացուցիչ ջանք գործադրել։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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