Idioms

Posted by Unknown Thursday, November 02, 2006

(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.

Etymology: first used about police officers, fire fighters, or soldiers who were injured or killed while doing their jobs.

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