bend over backwards to do something
bend over backward(s)
1. Literally, to lean backwards. I'm so sore after bending over backwards and doing all those weird stretches at yoga this morning.
See also: bend, over
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
bend over backwards to do something
make every effort, especially to be fair or helpful. informalSee also: backward, bend, over, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
bend/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, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- bend
- bend over backward(s)
- bend over backwards
- bend/lean over backwards to do something
- lean
- lean back on (someone or something)
- lean back
- back (someone or something) up
- back up
- lean back against (someone or something)