英语词组bend/lean over backwards是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

idiombend/lean over backwards(also bend/lean over backward AmE)to do as much as you possibly can in order to help someone or do what they want:For years we have been leaning over backwards to avoid using sexist language in our books.I bent over backward, trying to be fair to her - I don't know what else I can do.

lean over backward

To expend a lot of energy or effort to do something; to inconvenience oneself. I can't believe how ungrateful you're being, especially since we leaned over backward planning this dinner party for you! Please don't lean over backward preparing for my visit—I'm totally prepared to sleep on your floor!

lean over backwards

1. Literally, to bend backwards. I'm so sore after leaning over backwards and doing all those weird stretches at yoga this morning.

2. To exert a lot of effort toward some end. This phrase is often used to express frustration when one's efforts go unrecognized. I have been leaning over backwards to make sure that you have a wonderful visit, and you don't even care! The entire staff really needs to lean over backwards while the CEO is visiting our office.

lean over backwards

(to do something) Go to fall over backwards (to do something).

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.

词组	bend/lean over backwards
释义	idiombend/lean over backwards(also bend/lean over backward AmE)to do as much as you possibly can in order to help someone or do what they want:For years we have been leaning over backwards to avoid using sexist language in our books.I bent over backward, trying to be fair to her - I don't know what else I can do. (redirected from bend/lean over backwards) lean over backward To expend a lot of energy or effort to do something; to inconvenience oneself. I can't believe how ungrateful you're being, especially since we leaned over backward planning this dinner party for you! Please don't lean over backward preparing for my visit—I'm totally prepared to sleep on your floor! lean over backwards 1. Literally, to bend backwards. I'm so sore after leaning over backwards and doing all those weird stretches at yoga this morning. 2. To exert a lot of effort toward some end. This phrase is often used to express frustration when one's efforts go unrecognized. I have been leaning over backwards to make sure that you have a wonderful visit, and you don't even care! The entire staff really needs to lean over backwards while the CEO is visiting our office. lean over backwards (to do something) Go to fall over backwards (to do something). 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.
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