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lean over backwards

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lean over backwards

(to do something) Go to fall over backwards (to do something).

See also: backward, lean

lean over backwards

to try very hard bend over backwards She and her staff will lean over backwards to see that you are satisfied with their services.

Usage notes: usually used to describe efforts to help or please someone

Related vocabulary: fall all over yourself (to do something)

See also: backward, lean