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"Go the extra mile"

"Go the extra mile" means to put in more effort than the minimum required, often to deliver a better result or impress someone.

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How "Go the extra mile" shows up at work

A staple of performance reviews and job postings, where it signals either genuine dedication or a culture in which working overtime is rebranded as a personality trait. Rarely said by the person doing the extra work.

Buzzword

She always goes the extra mile to make sure clients feel taken care of.

Plain English

She always does more than required to make sure clients feel taken care of.

Corporate Rank: Associate · Category: Buzzword Adjectives & Filler

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