
30
Nov
FUN GRAMMAR: To fall over backwards
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To fall over backwards
Literally- To fall onto your back:
«The dog fell over backwards»
Figuratively – To make an extra effort to do something:
«She fell over backwards to organise his surprise party, and he said he didn’t enjoy it».
Also, similarly, ‘To go out of your way to do something’ or ‘To go the extra mile’.