Question

beyond the call of duty Susan worked all day Sunday baking chocolate chip cookies for the office. That was beyond the call of duty.note: You will also hear the variation: above and beyond the call of duty.

Accepted Answer

more than is expected or required

Idiom	beyond the call of duty
Meaning	more than is expected or required
Example	Susan worked all day Sunday baking chocolate chip cookies for the office. That was beyond the call of duty. note: You will also hear the variation: above and beyond the call of duty.

Call Duty Expected Required Susan Worked Day Sunday