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Neil: Hello. I'm Neil.
Helen: I'm Helen. And Neil is speaking in that rather strange voice because he's in a strange position.
Neil: That's right. I'm bending over backwards – or trying to.
Helen: Bending over backwards. The problem is that you're not very flexible are you?
Neil: No. Even if I bend forwards I can hardly touch my knees, and certainly not my toes.
Helen: Well, look at me!
Neil: Wow! Helen! I had no idea you could do that! You can bend over backwards all the way to the floor!
Helen: Yes. Anyway, maybe we should explain why we're bending over backwards.
Neil: Oh, yes, of course. That's because today's phrase is:
Helen & Neil: To bend over backwards!
Helen: Listen to these examples and see if you can guess what it means.
I would bend over backwards for you – just let me know how I can help.
Julia bent over backwards to make sure everything was right for their visit.
Neil: Did you guess the meaning of 'to bend over backwards'?
Helen: It means to go to great lengths or to put in a lot of effort for someone or something.
Neil: Like, "I would bend over backwards to make you happy", Helen.
Helen: Ahhhh. Thank you Neil. Let's hear some more examples:
I bent over backwards to get Jim what he wanted, but he never thanked me.
I'll help you a bit, but don't expect me to bend over backwards.
Neil: Oh, ooof!
Helen: Are you okay?
Neil: I need to sit down, I think I've hurt my back!
Helen: Ah, Neil, you must be careful not to bend over backwards too often!
Neil: Yes.
Helen: Or you should just bend over backwards figuratively, but not literally! That's all for now. Bye!
Neil: Bye!
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