in addition to
as well as
to do more than what is expected
in addition to
besides
as well as
added to
on top of
extra
Firefighters always go over and above to ensure that people are safe.
The teacher goes over and above for her students.
Police officers go over and above what is expected of them in order to keep our streets safe.
We will need another dozen biscuits, over and above what we already have, for the party on Saturday.
He earns another $500 over and above his salary every month by working overtime.
He has promised me $2000 over and above the asking price of the house if I have it painted before I move.
There is no origin for this idiom
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definition
Common phrase that has a specific meaning.