| 词汇 | bend over backwards to do something |
| 释义 | Idiom bend over backwards to do somethingbend/lean over backwards (to do something) British, American & Australian, Australian to try very hard to do something, especially to help or please someone else.Banks are bending over backwards to help those in difficulties. 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 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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