bent over backwards

Synonyms

wrought ploughed Drave

Antonyms

sat decayed lied passed dreamt vegetated
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Examples

American officials have bent over backwards to show how sensitive they are to Muslim culture. It didn't seem very effective. They seem to be worried about winning the respect of other people. Tucker Carlson

To the contrary, I think we bent over backwards to press for elections and for democratic reform. John Negroponte

In fact, the U.S. military has bent over backwards to respect the religious beliefs of some very dangerous fanatics who want to kill us. Linda Chavez

Words in the phrase

bent over backwards

Close letter words and terms

bent on a splice bent out of shape bent over bent pincers Bent Spear bent spoon position