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fall over backwards

/fɔːl ˈəʊvə ˈbækwədz/

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/fɔːl ˈəʊvə ˈbækwədz/C1informal
  • ruПрилагать огромные усилия или делать всё возможное, чтобы помочь кому-то или достичь чего-то, часто подразумевая действия, выходящие за рамки ожидаемого.

To make a great effort or go out of one's way to help someone or achieve something, often implying going beyond what is expected.

  1. Make a great effortB2informal

    To try very hard to please someone or achieve something.

    ruИз кожи вон лезть

    • The staff fell over backwards to make the guests feel welcome.
    • She fell over backwards to finish the project on time.
    • He fell over backwards to help his friend move.