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To bend over backwards means to make a really big effort to help someone or solve a problem.
The phrase comes from the image of bending the body into an extreme position, which is difficult to do and takes a lot of effort.
The phrase comes from the image of bending the body into an extreme position, which is difficult to do and takes a lot of effort.
She bent over backwards to make sure the guests felt welcome.