| 词汇 | bend over backwards |
| 释义 | Idiom fall over backwards (to do something) and bend over backwards (to do sth); lean over backwards (to do sth) Theme: ASSISTANCE to do everything possible to please someone. (Informal.)The taxi driver fell over backwards to be helpful.The teacher bent over backwards to help the students understand.The principal said that it was not necessary to bend over backwards.You don't have to lean over backwards to get me to help. Just ask. Idiom bend over backwards to try very hard.We want your business and will bend over backwards to keep it. Usage notes: usually used to describe efforts to help or please someone Related vocabulary: fall all over yourself to do somethingPhr V bend over backwards bends, bending, bent bend over backwards to do sth to try extremely hard to do something to help or please someoneShe would always bend over backwards to help anyone in trouble. 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. bend over backwards (to do something) (for someone)Fig. to work very hard to accomplish something for someone; to go out of one's way (to do something) (for someone). He will bend over backwards to help you. I bent over backwards for you, and you showed no thanks! bend over backwards(to do something) Go to fall over backwards (to do something). bend over backwardsAlso, lean over backwards. Exert oneself to the fullest extent, as in Dad bent over backwards so as not to embarrass Stasia's new boyfriend. This phrase transfers the gymnastic feat of a backbend to taking a great deal of trouble for someone or something. [c. 1920] Also see under fall all over. bend over backwardsorbend over backwardCOMMON If you bend over backwards or bend over backward, you try very hard to help or please someone, even though it causes you trouble. We bent over backwards to make them feel welcome and they didn't thank us once. Note: You can also say that someone leans over backwards or leans over backward. You've done your duty — you've leaned over backwards. She has nothing to complain about. 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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