| 词组 | bend/lean over backwards to do something |
| 释义 | 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. lean over backwards1. 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. bend over backwards to do somethingmake every effort, especially to be fair or helpful. informalbend/lean over ˈbackwards to do somethingtry 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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