Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-bend-over-backwards
idiom
/tə bɛnd ˈoʊvər ˈbækwərdz/
Definition
To make a great effort to help or please someone, often to an excessive degree.
Examples
- She bent over backwards to ensure the project was completed on time.
- He always bends over backwards to make his guests feel welcome.
Meaning
When someone bends over backwards, they try very hard to accommodate or assist another person, sometimes to the point of going beyond what is reasonable.
Synonyms
- strive
- make an effort
- go out of one’s way
