by keyshaw May 14, 2004
Get the bend over mug.To bend over backwards would assume some or all of another's problems as one's own. To bend over backwards for someone would portray the idea of going the extra mile and carrying another's burden in addition to one's own.
It would essentially mean twisting, bending, and utilizing a portion of one's interrupted routine (or literally, their body) into a position requiring effort, inconvenience or discomfort.
To exceed expectations by an identifiable action in addition to or at the exclusion of someone's personal responsibilities. The phrase might also be used as insinuation for sexual acts, or when used under the pretense of sarcasm... or both.
Possibly a state of mind. The phrase might be used when referring to someone who finds a portion of their identity in acts of service, hospitality, or ministry.
When used in a congratulatory manner, it could refer to someone who bends over backwards by contributing far more than had been expected or anticipated. It might be used in recognition of expended effort or resources to solve a problem.
Could be used as a prediction of anticipated effort. Someone enrolling in college or beginning a new career might be warned with the phrase that they will need more than "talent" to reach their intended destination.
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It would essentially mean twisting, bending, and utilizing a portion of one's interrupted routine (or literally, their body) into a position requiring effort, inconvenience or discomfort.
To exceed expectations by an identifiable action in addition to or at the exclusion of someone's personal responsibilities. The phrase might also be used as insinuation for sexual acts, or when used under the pretense of sarcasm... or both.
Possibly a state of mind. The phrase might be used when referring to someone who finds a portion of their identity in acts of service, hospitality, or ministry.
When used in a congratulatory manner, it could refer to someone who bends over backwards by contributing far more than had been expected or anticipated. It might be used in recognition of expended effort or resources to solve a problem.
Could be used as a prediction of anticipated effort. Someone enrolling in college or beginning a new career might be warned with the phrase that they will need more than "talent" to reach their intended destination.
First submission. Wide open to correction or improvement. Thank you.
Bend Over Backwards in use: "My father bent over backwards to help us move." "My wife bends over backwards to make things happen." "I bend over backwards for people and they don't appreciate me." Those folks are always bending over backwards for their neighbors." "The crew bent over backwards to make that show happen." "If you want to make it here you're going to have to bend over backwards just to keep up."
by Rabunshire March 22, 2019
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Derived from the original definition, a quite fun game that is played by singing popular songs and replacing appropriate lyrics with the phrase "bend one in". Song choices known to lend themselves to the game range from 'Ring of Fire' by Johnny Cash and 'Is There Something I Should Know' by Duran Duran, to 'Chelsea Dagger' by the Fratellis and the 'Indiana Jones' theme.
"..Please please bend one in!...please please bend one in!... I made a break I run out yesterday.."
"Hey guys, are you playing Bend One In?"
"Hey guys, are you playing Bend One In?"
by Bumcicle January 17, 2009
Get the bend one in mug.The act of passing a bowel movement, see also "drop a deuce", "pinch a loaf", "drop the kids off at the pool", "stock the lake with brown trout"
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Get the bend over mug.1. to bow down to a king or queen
2. to knell to be knighted
3. a popular saying in pop culture
4. an instant classic single by The Singslayer
2. to knell to be knighted
3. a popular saying in pop culture
4. an instant classic single by The Singslayer
Person 1: Hey man, what's that song you are playing right now?
Person 2: That's that new fire song. It is called "Bend the Knee" by The Singslayer.
Person 1: Game of Thrones would be proud.
Person 2: That's that new fire song. It is called "Bend the Knee" by The Singslayer.
Person 1: Game of Thrones would be proud.
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