How to Pronounce "fall over backwards"
expression
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈbækwɝdz
FAWL OH-vur BAK-wurdz
fˈɔːl/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /bˈækwədz
FAWL OH-vuh BAK-wudz
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈbækwɝdz
British English
fˈɔːl/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /bˈækwədz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAWL OH-vur BAK-wurdz
UK
FAWL OH-vuh BAK-wudz
Listen in Context
He would fall over backwards to help his friends.
The team fell over backwards to finish the project on time.
She falls over backwards for her customers.
Honestly, I wouldn't fall over backwards for someone who doesn't appreciate it.