to bend over backwards - idiom meaning?

Question

What is the meaning of "nd over backwards" idiom?

Answer 1

 

Idiom Conjugations:

 

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Bending over backwards to help someone can be considered a very nice thing to do.
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

This idiom implies a sense of working or trying very hard, sometimes with a sense of great effort or struggle.  Often the results are not appreciated.
 

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 2:

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Helen is a successful woman.  One of the reasons for her success is that she works very hard.  Helen will stay late at work whenever her boss asks her to.  She will take work home over the weekend.  Helen will do whatever it takes to be good at her job.  When Helen was fired, it was a big shock to everyone because ...

Helen always bent over backwards at work.

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 1:

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Paul is a very nice man.  He loves to help his friends.  Whenever any of his friends are in trouble or need help, Paul is always there to help.  Paul will work day and night and do whatever is necessary to help his friends.  One time, when one of Paul's friends was in jail, Paul sold his car to have enough money to get his friend out of jail.  You could say that Paul ...

bends over backwards to help his friends.

Answer 6

Idiom Definition:

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"to bend over backwards"

to do everything possible to help or please someone
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Synonyms:

accommodate, aid, assist, avail, benefit, contribute, favor, help, please, serve, support

This girl is literally bending over backwards. - - - - ->