bend over backwards in French
bend over backwards in French is se couper en quatre, se donner du mal, se mettre en quatre.
bend over backwards in French
se couper en quatre
(idiomatic, informal) To make a great effort; to take extraordinary care; to go to great lengths.
se donner du mal
(idiomatic, informal) To make a great effort; to take extraordinary care; to go to great lengths.
se mettre en quatre
(idiomatic, informal) To make a great effort; to take extraordinary care; to go to great lengths.
se plier en quatre
(idiomatic, informal) To make a great effort; to take extraordinary care; to go to great lengths.
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What is "bend over backwards" in French?
"bend over backwards" in French is se couper en quatre, se donner du mal, se mettre en quatre.
Are there other ways to say "bend over backwards" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "bend over backwards": se couper en quatre, se donner du mal, se mettre en quatre, se plier en quatre.
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