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bend over backwards

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Formsbends over backwards, bending over backwards, bent over backwards

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    idiomcolloquialintransitive
    To try very hard to help someone or to do something especially well.

    Like trying your very best to help someone, even when it is hard for you.

    The teachers bend over backwards to help students who are falling behind.

    She bent over backwards to make her guests feel welcome.

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