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Definition above and beyond in British English

above and beyond phrase

phrase
1

apart from something, or outside the normal range of something

Example

The agency is asking for $2 million above and beyond the $16 million it has already been given.

Example

Rescue teams had worked above and beyond the call of duty during the hurricane.

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Definition above and beyond in British English