What is another word for went out of the way?
Pronunciation: [wɛnt ˌa͡ʊtəv ðə wˈe͡ɪ] (IPA) 
The phrase "went out of the way" can be replaced by a variety of synonyms in order to add variety to one's writing or speech. Some alternatives include "went above and beyond," "went the extra mile," "made a special effort," "bent over backwards," "took a detour," "deviated from the norm," "strayed from the path," "put in extra effort," "went off the beaten track," "took an unconventional approach," and "went out of one's comfort zone." These phrases all convey the idea of going beyond what is expected or required in order to achieve a goal or help someone else.
