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bend over backwards
Thesaurus| Verb | 1. |  bend over backwards - try very hard to please someone; "She falls over backwards when she sees her mother-in-law"fall over backwardsbehave, act, do - behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people" |
bend over backwards
bend over backwards1. Literally, to lean backwards. I'm so sore after bending over backwards and doing all those weird stretches at yoga this morning.2. To exert a lot of effort towards some end. This phrase is often used to express frustration when one's efforts go unrecognized. I have been bending over backwards to make sure that you have a wonderful visit, and you don't even care! The entire staff really needs to bend over backwards while the CEO is visiting our office.See also: backward, bend, overbend over backwards (to do something) (for someone)Fig. to work very hard to accomplish something for someone; to go out of one's way (to do something) (for someone). He will bend over backwards to help you. I bent over backwards for you, and you showed no thanks!See also: backward, bend, overbend over backwards(to do something) Go to fall over backwards (to do something).See also: backward, bend, overbend over backwardsAlso, lean over backwards. Exert oneself to the fullest extent, as in Dad bent over backwards so as not to embarrass Stasia's new boyfriend. This phrase transfers the gymnastic feat of a backbend to taking a great deal of trouble for someone or something. [c. 1920] Also see under fall all over. See also: backward, bend, overbend over backwards or bend over backward COMMON If you bend over backwards or bend over backward, you try very hard to help or please someone, even though it causes you trouble. We bent over backwards to make them feel welcome and they didn't thank us once. Note: You can also say that someone leans over backwards or leans over backward. You've done your duty — you've leaned over backwards. She has nothing to complain about.See also: backward, bend, overbend over backwards to do something make every effort, especially to be fair or helpful. informalSee also: backward, bend, over, somethingbend/lean over ˈbackwards to do something try very hard to help or please somebody: I’ve bent over backwards to be nice to her, but she’s pushed me too far now.See also: backward, bend, lean, over, somethingAcronymsSeebug out bagbend over backwards
Synonyms for bend over backwardsverb try very hard to please someoneSynonymsRelated Words |