[Idiom] BEND OVER BACKWARD. - Find Out How to Express Going the Extra Mile

Try very hard.

To "bend over backward" means to go to great lengths to help or please someone, often putting a lot of effort into accommodating others. It conjures the image of someone contorting themselves into challenging positions just to assist another, highlighting the extent of their efforts.

Example Sentences

1. She would bend over backward to help her friends.

   She would go to great lengths to help her friends.

2. Our coach bends over backward to ensure we have the best training.

   Our coach makes a great effort to ensure we have the best training.

3. The entire staff bent over backward to make the event successful.

   The entire staff made a great effort to make the event successful.