How to Pronounce "go the extra mile"
expression
GOH thee EK-struh MYL
goh thee EK-struh MYL
Definition
To make more effort than is expected or required, especially to achieve something or help someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛkstɹə/ /ˈmaɪɫ
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɛkstɹɐ/ /mˈaɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH thee EK-struh MYL
UK
goh thee EK-struh MYL
Listen in Context
She always goes the extra mile to help her friends.
Our teacher goes the extra mile to make lessons interesting.
If you go the extra mile, you will succeed.
Our customer service team really goes the extra mile for every client.