Go the Extra Mile

Welcome to English in a minute!

Americans use “miles” as a measure of distance.

But what does it mean if you

“Go the extra miles”

Let’s listen to Anna and Jonathan:

Oh, My! Anna, that is an interesting look!

I’m just trying out my Halloween costume a little early.

I see that. you sure do go the extra mile every Halloween. That must have taken time to make!

I just really want to win the costume contest this year!

To “go the extra miles” mean to make a special effort at something.

It can also mean to work very hard to reach a goal.

Think of an athlete running an extra mile to train harder.

And that’s English in a minute.