go the extra mile

Значение

to make more effort than people expect

Сделать больше, чем ожидается.

Примеры

1. 1The plumber went the extra mile and fixed the dripping tap for free.
2. 2Staff who go the extra mile get a mention at the Friday meeting.
3. 3Maria went the extra mile, ringing every supplier until she found the part.
4. 4Nobody asked the electrician to go the extra mile, but he stayed until the job was right.
5. 5Would you go the extra mile if it meant missing your train home?

Грамматика

Форму меняет только go (went, gone). the extra mile — неизменно и в единственном числе; тот, ради кого стараются, идёт после for.

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