leaned over backwards
Bent excessively accommodating
Leaned over backwards means made an extraordinary effort to accommodate someone or achieve something, often beyond what's reasonable or expected.
The image is of contorting oneself physically to please others: We leaned over backwards to make them feel welcome, but they still complained.
Also *bent over backwards*.
- helpfulnessDisposition toward aiding others
- above and beyondExceeding normal expectations
- went the extra mileDid beyond what's asked
- going all outExerting total effort
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
pulled out all the stops · no holds barred · moved heaven and earth · jumped through hoops · selflessness · people-pleasing · altruism · generosity · burned the midnight oil · left no stone unturned · accommodating · commitment · exertion · perseverance · diligence · industriousness · endurance · stretched thin
leaned over backwardscouldn't be bothered
Unwilling to make effort
mailed it in · coasted · slacked off · cut corners · dug in one's heels
leaned over backwardsobstructed
Blocked from proceeding
hindered · blocked · sabotaged · thwarted · dragged one's feet
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