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Fall over backwards Meaning in English

expression

ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈbækwɝdz
FAWL OH-vur BAK-wurdz
fˈɔːl/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /bˈækwədz
FAWL OH-vuh BAK-wudz

التعريف

To make a great effort to help or please someone, or to do something difficult. It means trying very hard, often more than is necessary.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Mostly informal. Often used as 'fall over backwards to [do something]' or 'fall over backwards for [someone]'. Emphasizes extreme effort, sometimes unnecessarily so. Can imply the effort was more than required or went unappreciated.

جمل نموذجية

He would fall over backwards to help his friends.

basic

The team fell over backwards to finish the project on time.

basic

She falls over backwards for her customers.

basic

Honestly, I wouldn't fall over backwards for someone who doesn't appreciate it.

natural

You really don't have to fall over backwards to impress the boss.

natural

They always fall over backwards trying to keep everyone happy, but it's impossible.

natural