Above and beyond Meaning in English

expression

US

əˈbəv/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˌbiˈɔnd/, /bɪˈɑnd/, /bɪˈɔnd

uh-BUV and bee-AWND

UK

əbˈʌv/ /ˈænd/ /bɪjˈɒnd

uh-BUV and bee-YOND

Definition

Doing much more than what is required or expected.

Usage & Nuances

Used as a fixed phrase, especially in appreciation or praise. Common with verbs like 'go', 'do', or 'be', as in 'go above and beyond'. Typically positive; formal or informal contexts. Not literal—means someone did extra effort, not a physical position.

• Spanish: más allá de lo esperado - más de lo necesario
• Portuguese (BR): além do esperado - mais do que o necessário
• Portuguese (PT): além do esperado - mais do que o necessário
• Chinese (Simplified): 超出预期 - 超出职责
• Chinese (Traditional): 超出預期 - 超出職責
• Hindi: अपेक्षा से बढ़कर - जरुरत से अधिक
• Arabic: أكثر من المتوقع - أكثر من المطلوب
• Bengali: প্রয়োজনের চেয়ে বেশি - প্রত্যাশার বাইরে
• Russian: выше и сверх того - больше, чем требуется
• Japanese: 期待以上 - 必要以上
• Vietnamese: vượt xa mong đợi - hơn cả yêu cầu
• Korean: 기대 이상 - 요구 이상
• Turkish: beklentinin ötesinde - gerektiğinden fazlası
• Urdu: ضرورت سے بڑھ کر - توقعات سے زیادہ
• Indonesian: melebihi harapan - lebih dari yang diminta

Example Sentences

The nurse always goes above and beyond for her patients.

basic

Thank you for going above and beyond to help me.

basic

Her work performance was above and beyond the manager's expectations.

basic

You really went above and beyond with this project—impressive job!

natural

Our team went above and beyond to finish before the deadline.

natural

He always does above and beyond what is asked of him at work.

natural