Bend over backwards
Is it just enough to say/write "to bend over" or do I have to add "backwards," that is, "to bend over backwards"?
Also, what is the opposite to "bend over (backwards)"?
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teal lime Is it just enough to say/write "to bend over" or do I have to add "backwards," that is, "to bend over backwards"? To bend over (for) in this context is a vulgar expression meaning to figuratively offer your hindquarters in a submissive mode, so to speak. So, I would say you had darned well better add "backwards" if you mean "be as accommodating as possible".
- teal lime Is it just enough to say/write "to bend over" or do I have to add "backwards," that is, "to bend over backwards"?
- To bend over (for) in this context is a vulgar expression meaning to figuratively offer your hindquarters in a submissive mode, so to speak.
- So, I would say you had darned well better add "backwards" if you mean "be as accommodating as possible".
- teal lime Also, what is the opposite to "bend over (backwards)"?
- opposite of Many things would be the opposite of "bend over backwards for".
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teal limeIs it just enough to say/write "to bend over" or do I have to add "backwards," that is, "to bend over backwards"?
To bend over (for) in this context is a vulgar expression meaning to figuratively offer your hindquarters in a submissive mode, so to speak. So, I would say you had darned well better add "backwards" if you mean "be as accommodating as
0teal limeIs it just enough to say/write "to bend over" or do I have to add "backwards," that is, "to bend over backwards"?
It depends what you mean. "bend over" is literal. You bend your body (forward) at the waist, maybe to talk to a small child, or to pick up an object on the ground, or to smell flowers, or as part of an exercise routine.
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