How to Pronounce "bend over backwards"
expression
ˈbɛnd/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈbækwɝdz
BEND OH-vur BAK-wurdz
bˈɛnd/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /bˈækwədz
bend OH-vuh BAK-wudz
Definition
To make a great effort to help someone or do something, often more than what is expected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛnd/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈbækwɝdz
British English
bˈɛnd/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /bˈækwədz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEND OH-vur BAK-wurdz
UK
bend OH-vuh BAK-wudz
Listen in Context
My teacher always bends over backwards to help us succeed.
She bent over backwards to make sure everyone was comfortable.
We bent over backwards to finish the project on time.
I bent over backwards for him, but he never said thank you.