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go the extra mile

  1. An adaptation of a commandment of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount: “Whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain” (two).



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Figuratively, to do more than what is needed.
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It stated that the cards were to be used to "reward/acknowledge colleagues who have gone the extra mile".

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"If this man is involved, he needs to answer for what he's done and if it means we need to go the extra mile, we are absolutely willing to do that."

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We expected to see Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande included, but SAG Awards voters went the extra mile and nominated Bailey as well for his turn as the dashing prince who grows a conscience.

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In Japan, the duo even tried their hand at sumo wrestling and Si remembers Dave had gone the extra mile to make sure he looked good in his loincloth.

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A few Chalamets go the extra mile to dress up as the A-list actor’s most famed characters.

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