Question

Select the option that best gives the meaning of the word/phrase in bold.
She bent over backwards to help the new boss.

• A. bent with difficulty
• B. worked very hard
• C. did the impossible
• D. made no effort

Hint:

When encountering idioms, consider their figurative meaning rather than the literal meaning of the words.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The phrase "bent over backwards" is an idiom meaning to make a great effort to do something, often beyond what is required.