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bend over backwards

/bend ˈəʊvə ˈbækwədz/

Traduction: Se dépasser ou faire tous les efforts possibles pour aider quelqu'un ou atteindre un objectif, souvent au prix de grandes difficultés personnelles.

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/bend ˈəʊvə ˈbækwədz/B2informal
  • frSe dépasser ou faire tous les efforts possibles pour aider quelqu'un ou atteindre un objectif, souvent au prix de grandes difficultés personnelles.

To make an extreme effort or go out of one's way to help someone or achieve something, often at great personal inconvenience.

  1. Make a great effortB2informal

    To try very hard to help or please someone, often going beyond what is expected.

    frse mettre en quatre

    • She bent over backwards to make sure her guests were comfortable.
    • The staff bent over backwards to accommodate our special requests.
    • He bent over backwards to finish the project on time for his boss.