To bend over backwards

Neil:	Hello. I'm Neil.
Helen:	I'm Helen. And Neil is speaking in that rather strange voice because he's in a strange position.
Neil:	That's right. I'm bending over backwards—or trying to.
Helen:	Bending over backwards. The problem is that you're not very flexible are you?
Neil:	No. Even if I bend forwards I can hardly touch my knees, and certainly not my toes.
Helen:	Well, look at me!
Neil:	Wow! Helen! I had no idea you could do that! You can bend over backwards all the way to the floor!
Helen:	Yes. Anyway, maybe we should explain why we're bending over backwards.
Neil:	Oh, yes, of course. That's because today's phrase is:
Helen & Neil:	To bend over backwards!
Helen:	Listen to these examples and see if you can guess what it means.

Neil:	Did you guess the meaning of 'to bend over backwards'?
Helen:	It means to go to great lengths or to put in a lot of effort for someone or something.
Neil:	Like, "I would bend over backwards to make you happy", Helen.
Helen:	Ahhhh. Thank you Neil. Let's hear some more examples:

Neil: Oh, ooof!

Helen:	Are you okay?
Neil:	I need to sit down, I think I've hurt my back!
Helen:	Ah, Neil, you must be careful not to bend over backwards too often!
Neil:	Yes.
Helen:	Or you should just bend over backwards figuratively, but not literally! That's all for now. Bye!
Neil:	Bye!