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bend over backwards

bend o·ver back·ward
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bend oh-ver bak-werd]
    • /bɛnd ˈoʊ vər ˈbæk wərd/
    • /bend ˈəʊvə(r) ˈbækwədz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bend oh-ver bak-werd]
    • /bɛnd ˈoʊ vər ˈbæk wərd/

Definitions of bend over backwards words

  • noun bend over backwards to make a special effort, esp in order to please 3
  • verb bend over backwards Used other than as an idiom: see bend over,‎ backwards. 0
  • verb bend over backwards (Idiomatic) To make a great effort; to take extraordinary care; to go to great lengths. 0
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Parts of speech for Bend over backwards

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bend over backwards popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for bend over backwards

verb bend over backwards

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