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jump through hoops

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jump through hoops

to do a lot of extra things so you can have or do something you want The company is jumping through hoops these days to try to please advertisers.

See also: hoop, jump

jump through hoops

Do just about anything to please someone. For example, The boss expects the entire staff to jump through hoops for him, or This violinist will jump through hoops for the conductor. This metaphoric expression alludes to trained circus animals jumping through hoops. [Early 1900s]

See also: hoop, jump

jump through hoops

To make extraordinary efforts, especially in following a prescribed procedure.

See also: hoop, jump