going the extra mile
Beyond minimum effort
Going the extra mile means doing more than what's required or expected, putting in additional effort beyond the minimum.
The phrase implies voluntary dedication—not just completing a task but exceeding standards: She always goes the extra mile for her clients.
Someone who goes the extra mile shows commitment that distinguishes adequate work from exceptional work.
- overachievementExceeding expected results
- exceedingGoing beyond limits
- surpassingGoing beyond in quality
- above and beyondExceeding normal expectations
- beyond the call of dutyExceeding formal obligations
selflessness · bending over backwards · dedication · perseverance · effort · giving 110% · ambition · thoroughness · no stone unturned · unrequired · altruism · commitment · diligence · conscientiousness · magnanimity · inspiration · hard work · endeavoring
- metaphors for overachievementraising the bar, overdelivering, overperforming, pushing the envelope
- service qualityreliability, responsiveness, courtesy, professionalism, helpfulness
going the extra milephoning it in
Performing without genuine commitment
coasting · slacking off · cutting corners · going through the motions · mailing it in
going the extra mileindifference
Lack of interest
apathy · complacency · disengagement · detachment · laziness