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lean over backwards

verb as in bend over backwards

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fall over backwards
go out of the way
make a special effort
take special pains

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Neither does the judge lean over backwards in the other direction and imprison the contractor because he is a friend of the boss.

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"Some folks's so durned straight that they lean over backwards," said Shorty impatiently.

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On this page you'll find 5 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to lean over backwards, such as: fall over backwards, go out of the way, make a special effort, and take special pains.

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