bend back

1. Of a person, to lean backwards. I bent back to catch my dog before he sprinted past me through the open door. I bent back to pick up all the socks I'd dropped on my way down the hall.

2. Of a thing, to push backwards. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bend" and "back." If you bend those curtains back, this room will get a lot more sunlight. Bend back the corner of the page to mark your place in the book.

bend someone or something back

to curve or arch someone or something backward. We bent the child back a little so we could examine the spider bite. Ouch! Don't bend back my hand! Bend the branch back so we can get a better view.

bend back

to lean or bend backwards. He bent back to pick up the book, and he fell. When she bent back, she ripped something.

See also: back, bend

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

back over
back over (someone or something)
back door
come back and see us
a while back
backed up
by the back door
by/through the back door
back
back at (something or some place)

References in periodicals archive

Trim, crimp and bend back the tip of the strand to allow bits of vegetation to slide off the guard.

On guard! Ways to keep your flies weed-free

That the "look" of the technological begins to bend back at the extreme toward the organic, becoming truly a "new nature," is obviously a source of fascination here.

Jorge Pardo: Gagosian Gallery

3 Gently bend back the "petals" that you've cut to form a flower.

Secret flower

Cutters' exclusive Reinforcer System[TM] will maximize performance and help prevent injuries--fingers bend forward, but won't bend back. Your hands have never been stronger.

The Reinforcer[TM] has arrived..

John Ferguson, bloodstock adviser to Sheikh Mohammed said: ``Sheikh Mohammed has kindly agreed to lease Refuse To Bend back to Mr Haefner so that the horse can run in the Breeders' Cup Mile in the Moyglare colours.''

Racing: Refuse To Bend

Bend back against your chair and expand your chest, with your arms hanging down.

Mirror Works: Time to get fit as you sit

He reaches around his worktable to touch Jesus on the shoulder, to bend back the boy's fingers just a little to better view the injured hand.

Odd man out: sometimes the extra at history's greatest dramas, Saint Joseph still has an important role. (testaments)

The dancer lifts her head up and over to lead the bend back. The arch is mostly in the tipper back as the chest opens.

Port de Bras Forward and Back

Place both hands on lower back and bend back gently.

Easing aches from office work

He suspects that the flexible end of the p53 protein may bend back over the molecule, preventing it from attaching to DNA.

Tumor suppressor's structure revealed

When complete, make sure to go over the entire holder and bend back any wires that may be sticking out.

Creative paper holders

Door bend back cracking glass and satnav stolen.Flockton, July 22.

Raiders target precious metal; HUDDERSFIELD DISTRICT Crimewatch

Cutters' exclusive Reinforcer System[TM] will maximize performance and help prevent injuries-fingers bend forward, but won't bend back. Your hands have never been stronger.

The reinforcer[TM] has arrived ..

Both men float upside down while looking directly at the viewer, even as their heads bend back to imply, paradoxically, that their eyes are turned upward toward the sky.

"Ironic/Iconic". (Reviews: New York)

The retractable roof on centre court was opened, and the heavy winds were strong enough to bend back court-side umbrellas and make almost every point an adventure.

SANCHEZ RAISES THE ROOF

词组	bend back
释义	bend back bend back 1. Of a person, to lean backwards. I bent back to catch my dog before he sprinted past me through the open door. I bent back to pick up all the socks I'd dropped on my way down the hall. 2. Of a thing, to push backwards. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bend" and "back." If you bend those curtains back, this room will get a lot more sunlight. Bend back the corner of the page to mark your place in the book. See also: back, bend Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. bend someone or something back to curve or arch someone or something backward. We bent the child back a little so we could examine the spider bite. Ouch! Don't bend back my hand! Bend the branch back so we can get a better view. See also: back, bend bend back to lean or bend backwards. He bent back to pick up the book, and he fell. When she bent back, she ripped something. See also: back, bend McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: back over back over (someone or something) back door come back and see us a while back backed up by the back door by/through the back door back back at (something or some place) References in periodicals archive Trim, crimp and bend back the tip of the strand to allow bits of vegetation to slide off the guard. On guard! Ways to keep your flies weed-free That the "look" of the technological begins to bend back at the extreme toward the organic, becoming truly a "new nature," is obviously a source of fascination here. Jorge Pardo: Gagosian Gallery 3 Gently bend back the "petals" that you've cut to form a flower. Secret flower Cutters' exclusive Reinforcer System[TM] will maximize performance and help prevent injuries--fingers bend forward, but won't bend back. Your hands have never been stronger. The Reinforcer[TM] has arrived.. John Ferguson, bloodstock adviser to Sheikh Mohammed said: ``Sheikh Mohammed has kindly agreed to lease Refuse To Bend back to Mr Haefner so that the horse can run in the Breeders' Cup Mile in the Moyglare colours.'' Racing: Refuse To Bend Bend back against your chair and expand your chest, with your arms hanging down. Mirror Works: Time to get fit as you sit He reaches around his worktable to touch Jesus on the shoulder, to bend back the boy's fingers just a little to better view the injured hand. Odd man out: sometimes the extra at history's greatest dramas, Saint Joseph still has an important role. (testaments) The dancer lifts her head up and over to lead the bend back. The arch is mostly in the tipper back as the chest opens. Port de Bras Forward and Back Place both hands on lower back and bend back gently. Easing aches from office work He suspects that the flexible end of the p53 protein may bend back over the molecule, preventing it from attaching to DNA. Tumor suppressor's structure revealed When complete, make sure to go over the entire holder and bend back any wires that may be sticking out. Creative paper holders Door bend back cracking glass and satnav stolen.Flockton, July 22. Raiders target precious metal; HUDDERSFIELD DISTRICT Crimewatch Cutters' exclusive Reinforcer System[TM] will maximize performance and help prevent injuries-fingers bend forward, but won't bend back. Your hands have never been stronger. The reinforcer[TM] has arrived .. Both men float upside down while looking directly at the viewer, even as their heads bend back to imply, paradoxically, that their eyes are turned upward toward the sky. "Ironic/Iconic". (Reviews: New York) The retractable roof on centre court was opened, and the heavy winds were strong enough to bend back court-side umbrellas and make almost every point an adventure. SANCHEZ RAISES THE ROOF
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