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bends over backwards

bends over backwards is the third-person singular simple present indicative of bend over backwards.

Meaning of bend over backwards

Verb

bend over backwards (third-person singular simple present bends over backwards, present participle bending over backwards, simple past and past participle bent over backwards)

  1. (idiomatic, informal) To make a great effort; to take extraordinary care; to go to great lengths.
    • They bent over backwards to make sure everything was just right for the visit.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bend over, backwards.

Questions about bends over backwards

What is bends over backwards the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Bends over backwards is the third-person singular simple present indicative of bend over backwards.

Words near bends over backwards in the dictionary

  1. bends it like Beckham
  2. bends one off
  3. bends one's elbow
  4. bends over
  5. bends over backward
  6. bends over backwards
  7. bends sinister
  8. bends someone's ear
  9. bends someone's will
  10. bends the brain
  11. bends the knee

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