More than is required. This somewhat redundant expression--above and beyond here both denote excess--often precedes
the call of duty, which means exceeding what a particular job requires. Thus Putting in overtime without pay is above and beyond the call of duty. Also see over and above.
above and beyond
| Idioms: above and beyond |
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