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bend over backwards
USUK
to try very hard to help or please someone
Usually followed by 'to do something' or 'for someone'. It shows effort beyond what is expected.
In context
Our host family bent over backwards to make us feel welcome in Da Lat.
The hotel staff were bending over backwards to fix the problem with our room.
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