go beyond
To do more than what is expected, or to cross a line or border.
Meanings
To exceed what is expected, required, or permitted.
"She went beyond what was asked and delivered a full strategic report."
To move or travel past a physical boundary or location.
"The expedition went beyond the treeline, into territory no one had mapped before."
To be more than something can cover, explain, or deal with.
"This question goes beyond the scope of what we can address today."
Very common in both literal (physical travel past a boundary) and figurative (exceeding expectations, limits, or remit) senses. 'Go beyond the call of duty' and 'go beyond expectations' are very frequent collocations. Positive in achievement contexts, neutral or negative in limit-crossing contexts.
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