above and beyond

== English == === Etymology === Shortened from the phrase above and beyond the call of duty, referring to heroic behavior during a military operation (“conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty”), traditionally used in citations of awards of a U.S. Medal of Honor. === Preposition === above and beyond (idiomatic) Further than; doing more than is expected or required. ==== Translations ==== === Adverb === above and beyond (not comparable) (idiomatic) Doing more than is expected or required. ==== Translations ==== === See also === extraordinary supererogation superlative