Fall Over Backwards (Verb)
Meaning
Try very hard to please someone; "She falls over backwards when she sees her mother-in-law".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- She falls over backwards to ensure her boss is satisfied with her work performance every time.
- The salesman falls over backwards to please the potential customer in hopes of making a big sale.
- He falls over backwards when trying to impress his girlfriend's family on their first visit.
- She falls over backwards to accommodate her client's every need at the hotel.
- The customer service representative falls over backwards to resolve the customer's complaint.