词组 | above and beyond the call of duty |
释义 | Idiom above and beyond the call of duty(above and) beyond the call of duty much more than should be expected.If your waiter goes beyond the call of duty, leave a bigger tip. Related vocabulary: above and beyond something Etymology: first used about police officers, fire fighters, or soldiers who were injured or killed while doing their jobs above and beyond the call of dutyMore than what is expected of someone. Wow, I can't believe you finished our whole report while I was out sick. You really went above and beyond the call of duty on this one! aˌbove and beˈyond something(formal) more than (your duty, etc.): They showed commitment to the job above and beyond what was expected of them. |
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