Bend over
/bɛnd ˈoʊvər/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To lean forward from the waist, often to pick something up or perform a task.
- She had to bend over to tie her shoelaces.
- He bent over to pick up the fallen book.
2. To assume a submissive or vulnerable position, often used metaphorically.
- In negotiations, he felt like he had to bend over to get them to agree.
- She bent over backwards to accommodate their requests.
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