bend over backwards

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Verb bend over backwards has 1 sense

fall over backwards, bend over backwards - try very hard to please someone; "She falls over backwards when she sees her mother-in-law"
--₁ is one way to act, behave, do
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Bend Over Backwards

Part of Speech: Phrase

Definition:

To make an extraordinary effort; to put oneself in a difficult or uncomfortable position in order to accommodate or help someone.

Senses and Usages:

Informal: To go out of one's way to please or assist someone.

Example Sentence: He bent over backwards to meet all her demands.

Figurative: To make a great effort or sacrifice.

Example Sentence: I had to bend over backwards to finish the project in time.

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