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Go the extra mile Meaning in English

expression

ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛkstɹə/ /ˈmaɪɫ
GOH thee EK-struh MYL
ɡˈəʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɛkstɹɐ/ /mˈaɪl
goh thee EK-struh MYL

释义

To make more effort than is expected or required, especially to achieve something or help someone.

用法与细微差别

This is an idiomatic and positive expression. Common in both work and daily life contexts, often as praise. Usually informal to neutral. Typical collocations: 'willing to go the extra mile', 'employees go the extra mile'.

例句

She always goes the extra mile to help her friends.

basic

Our teacher goes the extra mile to make lessons interesting.

basic

If you go the extra mile, you will succeed.

basic

Our customer service team really goes the extra mile for every client.

natural

He wasn't asked to stay late, but he went the extra mile to finish the project.

natural

If you want that promotion, you'll need to go the extra mile.

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