Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom Bend over backwards
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom
Bend over backwards
Bend over backwards
- To express sudden shock
- To make a great effort
- To end all activities
- To confess to a crime
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - To make a great effort
To bend over backwards means to make a great effort, often to help or please someone. It has nothing to do with shock, stopping all activity or confessing to a crime.
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