Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for bend over backwards

bend over backwards

verb as in try hard to please someone

Advertisement

Discover More

Example Sentences

No, it's a stereotype of Congress, that Members bend over backwards to declare their devotion and deference to the Jewish State.

Namely, a long list of highly placed contacts who would bend over backwards to help her.

I felt uncomfortable just listening to him bend over backwards doing cultural sensitivity gymnastics.

Synonym of the day

Which one is a synonym for smile?Get the answer

Start each day with the Synonym of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to bend over backwards, such as: fall over backwards, go out of the way, lean over backwards, make a special effort, and take special pains.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement