the extra mile

[Kati Svaby]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #287 "English Slang Idioms (9)", question 2

He always found that when he went the extra ......... for his customers, it paid off and they eventually became return clients.

(a) step
(b) block
(c) appointment
(d) mile

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #287 "English Slang Idioms (9)", answer 2

He always found that when he went the extra mile for his customers, it paid off and they eventually became return clients.

Correct answer: (d) mile
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extra mile (for sb/sth)= to make a special effort to achieve sth, help sb etc
Kati Svaby
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We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love - first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage.