GO THE EXTRA MILE - What does this English phrase mean? A useful English lesson

Here is an interesting English phrase that we use when we want to express putting more effort or showing extra motivation to help someone or do something. The phrase I'm talking about is 'go the extra mile'. This particular phrase is often used when we want to express doing much more than is actually needed. To go that extra mile means to put yourself out more than you normally would. When we say 'put yourself out', we mean you are going to extra trouble to do something. Perhaps you have a plan, but instead you decide to help your neighbour move some furniture. You are putting yourself out for your neighbour. You might also say that you are going the extra mile. You don't have to do that particular thing, but you decide that it is a good thing to do. Despite the fact that it will cause you some inconvenience, in your job, you might go the extra mile to make your boss happy. You put more effort into your work than you actually need to. Sometimes there is a reason why a person will go the extra mile. Perhaps that person wants to appear kind and generous. Maybe they want to make a good impression on others. In both of those situations, you will try to go the extra mile. We can also say that a person 'goes that extra mile'. They will do more than is necessary. You can 'go the extra mile' or 'go that extra mile'. Both forms of the phrase mean the same thing. Of course, going the extra mile is not always a selfish action. However, if you want to be noticed and liked, then sometimes it is necessary to go that extra mile. A little extra effort can go a long way. (About Mr Duncan) Mr Duncan has been teaching English for free on YouTube for over 18 years. Have fun learning English as a second language. Captions are available. #learnenglish #duncanenglishvideo #englishaddictwithmrduncan #mrduncanenglish #duncanenglish #misterduncan #mrduncantheenglishaddict Duncan's Playlists... MR DUNCAN EXPLAINS - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvnlSJNf_DbYzig2kYGtx_UtqsD7EYAc Beginner English lessons - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvnlSJNf_DYpgoG7UIkb0UAHegp6niLK Learn English Fast - short lessons - https://www.youtube.com/playlist list=PLbvnlSJNf_DZQy48_75zaAnH790_HJGZ3 Misterduncan's PLAYLISTS ... Full English - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvnlSJNf_DYX8jVA_kcIpQuRBXcf2XIZ Lessons 1 to 91- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF467B6C12B713A03 Donate - http://www.paypal.me/misterduncan English Topic - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvnlSJNf_DaUGBc2dP0bSbgCtpkiCnT7 WORD STOP - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8AC561C1AE953017 May days - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvnlSJNf_DaKQi3YG30D_NyX881Wsiln Dunctober - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvnlSJNf_DY7Olv13JrMwgdKsJ0Xwohq December drop in - https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLbvnlSJNf_DY7bb_xeLDzKPEJLzN4Z3io Xmas lessons - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvnlSJNf_DYGEKPZ5Q1_CVxLbsH4tjVv LIVE STREAMS - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvnlSJNf_DbVirS_OcCiaeYxv8nUU6Ta My life in China and England - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL44BC10EEFAC0AF40 Other English lessons - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8B3F18AC104C9F46