bend over backwards

== English == === Alternative forms === bend over backward === Pronunciation === === Verb === bend over backwards (third-person singular simple present bends over backwards, present participle bending over backwards, simple past and past participle bent over backwards) (idiomatic, informal) To make a great effort; to take extraordinary care; to go to great lengths. Synonym: (UK) lean over backwards Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bend over,‎ backwards. ==== Synonyms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === “bend over backwards”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.