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July 24, 2017 Word of the Day

go the extra mile /goʊ ði ˈɛkstrə ˈmajəl/ idiom
go the extra mile
/goʊ ði ˈɛkstrə ˈmajəl/
idiom
The woman is always willing to go the extra mile to help.
The woman is always willing to go the extra mile to help.
Definition of GO THE EXTRA MILE

: to do more than you are required to do

  • She's always willing to go the extra mile to help a friend.

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