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Better ways to say “Go the extra mile”
A Biblical metaphor worn thin.
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
Originally from Matthew; now appears in every HR review. "Over-deliver," "exceed the brief," or "take extra care" each say the same with a little more precision.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
She always goes the extra mile for customers.
After
She consistently over-delivers for customers.
iii · The alternatives4 ways out
- 01Over-deliver neutral
beyond expectations
Over-deliver on the SLA.
- 02Exceed the brief formal
professional services
Exceed the brief.
- 03Go above and beyond neutral
still a cliche, slightly fresher
Going above and beyond.
- 04Take extra care neutral
personal
Take extra care with VIP accounts.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
If you're praising someone, name what they did. "Extra mile" doesn't tell the reader anything.