Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lean-over-backwards
idiom
/liːn oʊvər ˈbækwərdz/
Definition
To make an extraordinary effort to help someone or to please someone, often to the point of discomfort or inconvenience.
Examples
- She really leans over backwards to make sure her guests are comfortable.
- He leaned over backwards just to get his colleague’s approval on the project.
- The teacher leans over backwards to ensure every student understands the lesson.
Meaning
The phrase suggests putting in a lot of effort, sometimes at a personal cost, to accommodate or assist others.
Synonyms
- go the extra mile
- bend over backwards
- make an effort
- spare no effort
