went the extra mile
Did more work
Went the extra mile means put in more effort than required or expected.
The phrase suggests going beyond what's necessary to achieve a goal or help someone.
The customer service rep really went the extra mile to fix my problem.
She went the extra mile on the presentation, adding animations and custom graphics.
- going the distanceCompleting the full effort
- diligenceCareful, persistent effort
- blood sweat and tearsMaximum physical and emotional exertion
- sweatMoisture from skin pores
- put in the workApply consistent effort
accomplishment · no stone unturned · hard work · altruism · selflessness · heart of gold · perseverance · thoroughness · footsteps · ambition · gift · excellence · conscientiousness · resilience · grit · shoes · boots · determination
went the extra milecoasted
Moved on momentum
slacked off · cut corners · mailed it in · dogged it · loafed
went the extra milecouldn't be bothered
Unwilling to make effort
dropped the ball · gave up · threw in the towel · checked out · abandoned ship