🔝 Over and Above: The Art of Going the Extra Mile 🚀
Are you ready to take a leap over and above the mundane? This enduring idiom, which emerged in the early 1500s, just goes to show how some expressions can lift us with their sheer insistence on overemphasizing the obvious. 🪄✨
Definition:
“Over and above” - In addition to; more than. Often used to amplify the amount or extend beyond the ordinary.
Sample Sentences:
- “She contributed over and above the required amount to the charity.”
- “His efforts were over and above what was needed for the project.”
Similar Terms & Synonyms:
- Beyond the call of duty
- Above and beyond
- Extra mile
- Surpassing expectations
Antonyms:
- Bare minimum
- Below par
- Substandard effort
💡 Inspirational Quotes:
“Do more than is required. What is the distance between someone who achieves their goals consistently and those who spend their lives and careers merely following? The extra mile.”
- Gary Ryan Blair
Literature, Books, and Songs:
- Book: “Go the Extra Mile” by Bob Benson
- Song: “Above and Beyond” by Miranda Lambert
- Movie: “Over and Above” directed by Thoughtful Lee Inspirable
Proverbs:
“Going over and above you’ll reach the stars.” - Common Proverb
Fun Fact:
This phrase fancies the idea of being excessive in spirit. It’s like saying, “Hey, this coffee’s not just hot; it’s scald-your-mouth, rocket-fuel hot!” 🚀
Fictitious Inspirational Thought-Provoking Farewell:
As Alex Quibbling, a whimsical language lover, reminds us: Keep reaching farther than the skies suggest, for the universe itself started with a little extra oomph over and above just a whisper of a bang.
Leave your everyday expressions cured from their terminal mediocrity and step into the extravagant life of “over and above”—an idiom feast that over-delivers abundantly like a buffet’s second serving! 🌟
