bend over backward — to make every possible effort to help someone or achieve something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to make every possible effort to help someone or achieve something
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɛnd ˈoʊvər ˈbækwərd/
Korean meaning: 누군가를 돕거나 무언가를 이루기 위해 최선을 다하다, 온갖 노력을 기울이다
Korean pronunciation: 벤드 **오**버 **백**워드
Example Sentences
- My boss bends over backward to avoid firing anyone, even the employee who sleeps at his desk every day.
- The hotel staff bent over backward to make our wedding perfect.
- I bent over backward to help my roommate with his project, but he still blamed me when it failed.
bend over backward
NOUN//bɛnd ˈoʊvər ˈbækwərd//
to make every possible effort to help someone or achieve something
The hotel manager will bend over backward to make this couple's anniversary perfect.
Bend over backward, even if it's awkward!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
물리적으로 뒤로 구부리는 것이 매우 어렵고 극한의 노력이 필요하다는 점에서, 극도로 노력한다는 의미로 확장된 관용표현입니다.
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📝Examples
“My boss bends over backward to avoid firing anyone, even the employee who sleeps at his desk every day.”
“The hotel staff bent over backward to make our wedding perfect.”
“I bent over backward to help my roommate with his project, but he still blamed me when it failed.”
“The restaurant bent over backward to recreate a childhood dish for the nostalgic customer.”
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