How to Pronounce "go above and beyond your duty"
expression
GOH uh-BUHV and bee-OND yoor DOO-tee
guh-OH uh-BUV and bee-YOND yawr DYOO-tee
Definition
To do more than what is required in your responsibilities, often by putting in extra effort or showing exceptional dedication.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /əˈbəv/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˌbiˈɔnd/, /bɪˈɑnd/, /bɪˈɔnd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdjuti/, /ˈduti
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /əbˈʌv/ /ˈænd/ /bɪjˈɒnd/ /jˈɔː/ /djˈuːti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH uh-BUHV and bee-OND yoor DOO-tee
UK
guh-OH uh-BUV and bee-YOND yawr DYOO-tee
Listen in Context
She always goes above and beyond her duty at work.
Teachers who go above and beyond their duty inspire students.
My friend always tries to go above and beyond his duty.
The firefighters really went above and beyond their duty to save everyone in the fire.