Bends, the
bends, the
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something that is advantageous or good; an advantage: He explained the benefits of public ownership of the postal system. a payment or gift, as one made to help someone or given by an employer, an insurance company, or a public agency: The company offers its employees a pension plan, free health insurance, and other benefits. […]
- Bend one's elbow
bend one’s elbow To drink frequently and heavily, esp whiskey: They cautioned him that maybe he was bending the elbow a little too often To have a drink: We’ll tip the elbow over at my place (1825+) see: crook one’s elbow
- Bend over
to force (an object, especially a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form: to bend an iron rod into a hoop. to direct or turn in a particular direction: to bend one’s energies to the task. to […]
- Bend over backward
to force (an object, especially a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form: to bend an iron rod into a hoop. to direct or turn in a particular direction: to bend one’s energies to the task. to […]
- Bend over backwards
bend over backwards Contemporary Examples Outcry Over Afghanistan Quran Burnings Shows Misguided ‘Honor’ About Sacred Book Asra Q. Nomani February 21, 2012 Also, lean over backwards. Exert oneself to the fullest extent, as in Dad bent over backwards so as not to embarrass Stasia’s new boyfriend. This phrase transfers the gymnastic feat of a backbend […]