Meaning of the word "bend over backward" in English

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bend over backward

US /bɛnd ˈoʊvər ˈbæk.wərd/
UK /bɛnd ˈoʊvər ˈbæk.wərd/
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Idiom

1.

to try very hard to help someone or to please them

Example:
She would always bend over backward to make her guests feel comfortable.
The company will bend over backward to keep its best employees.
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