Phrasal Verb: Bend over backwards

Phrasal Verb: Bend over backwards


Meaning: Do a lot to try to help or please someone

Example: I BENT OVER BACKWARDS for them and they didn't even thank me.

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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 3 phrasal verbs with 'BEND'

- Bend down
- Bend over
- Bend over backwards

 

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