گزارش خطا در معنی کلمه 'bend over backwards'

1 general:: Phrase(s): bend over backwards (to do something) Go to fall over backwards (to do something).

2 general:: Phrase(s): 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). (See also fall over backwards (to do something).) • He will bend over backwards to help you. • I bent over backwards for you, and you showed no thanks!

3 general:: Also, 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.