Meaning of 'Go the extra mile'
What does the saying 'Go the extra mile' mean?
Idiom: Go the extra mile
Meaning:
If someone is prepared to go the extra mile, they will do everything they can to help or to make something succeed, going beyond their duty what could be expected of them .
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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