BEND OVER BACKWARDS (TO DO SOMETHING)

bend over backwards (to do something): translation

fall over backwards (to do something) & bend over backwards (to do something) & lean over backwards (to do something)

Fig. to do everything possible to please someone. •

The taxi driver fell over backwards to be helpful.

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The teacher bent over backwards to help the students understand.

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You don't have to lean over backwards to get me to help. Just ask.