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Go out of One's Way

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To make an intentional, extra effort to help someone or do something beyond ordinary duty.

In context

01

Before stepping down, the veteran director went out of his way to mentor the incoming department head.

02

Our retiring manager always went out of her way to ensure junior analysts felt heard and valued.

Synonyms

bend over backwards,exert oneself,take extra pains

Antonyms

neglect,disregard,pass by

Collocations

go out of one's way to help,go out of one's way for someone,genuinely go out of one's way

Sources

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