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Meaning of 'Bend over backwards'

What does the saying 'Bend over backwards' mean?

Idiom: Bend over backwards

Meaning:

If someone bends over backwards, they do everything they can to help someone.
Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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