fall over backwards

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Verb fall over backwards has 1 sense

fall over backwards, bend over backwards - try very hard to please someone; "She falls over backwards when she sees her mother-in-law"
--₁ is one way to act, behave, do
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Fall Over Backwards

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense: To make an exceptional effort or go to great lengths to please or accommodate someone.

Usage:

She fell over backwards to make sure her guests felt welcome.
The company fell over backwards to meet the demands of their top clients.

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense: To lose one's balance and fall to the ground.

Usage:

He tripped on a rock and fell over backwards.
The toddler lost his balance and fell over backwards, but luckily he wasn't hurt.

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