Go above Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /əˈbəv
GOH uh-BUV
ɡˈəʊ/ /əbˈʌv
goh uh-BUV
Definition
To do more than what is expected or required, often to show extra effort or care.
Usage & Nuances
Often appears as 'go above and beyond', especially in work or service contexts. Implies extra effort or exceeding expectations. Not used for physical movement—it's metaphorical. Avoid confusing with literal direction ('go above the door').
Spanish: ir más allá - superarPortuguese (BR): ir além - superarPortuguese (PT): ir além - superarChinese (Simplified): 超越 - 超过Chinese (Traditional): 超越 - 超過Hindi: आगे बढ़ना - पार करनाArabic: يتجاوز - يفوقBengali: প্রত্যাশার চেয়ে বেশি করা - অতিরিক্ত চেষ্টা করাRussian: делать больше ожидаемого - превосходить ожиданияJapanese: 期待以上のことをする - 基準を超えるVietnamese: làm hơn cả mong đợi - vượt xaKorean: 기대 이상으로 하다 - 한계를 넘다Turkish: beklenenden fazlasını yapmak - sınırları aşmakUrdu: متوقع سے بڑھ کر کرنا - اضافی کوشش کرناIndonesian: melampaui harapan - melakukan lebih dari yang diminta
Example Sentences
She always goes above to help her friends.
basic
Good employees go above what is asked.
basic
He likes to go above in his work at school.
basic
The team really went above to finish the project on time.
natural
You always go above when it comes to customer service.
natural
If you want to impress your boss, try to go above in your daily tasks.
natural