Over and above

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preposition

More than or in addition to.

He works over and above his regular hours to finish the project.
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Often appears as...

  • over and above the limit
  • over and above expectation
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Additional Effort

Use when someone puts in more effort than what's expected, showing dedication.

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He studied over and above the material to ensure he got a top score.
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Quantitative Excess

Use to indicate quantities that exceed what was planned or anticipated.

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The expenses were over and above what we had budgeted for.
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Unexpected Bonus

Use when receiving more than what one could reasonably expect.

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The hotel provided services over and above what was included in our package.
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