bend over
The phrase "bend over" can refer to both physical actions and idiomatic expressions, depending on the context.
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Definition
A2General
To lean forward from the waist, often with the upper body parallel to the ground.
Example
- She had to bend over to pick up the pen she dropped.
- He bent over to tie his shoes.
B2Idiomatic
(informal)To submit or yield to pressure or demands, often reluctantly.
Example
- He had to bend over and accept the new company policy.
- She felt like she was bending over backward to meet everyone's needs.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bend over":
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