bend over backwards

backwards and forwards

Thoroughly; completely, comprehensively.

bend one's elbow

To drink alcoholic beverages, especially at a public house or bar.

bend someone's ear

To bore; to talk too long, especially to one particular person.

bend someone's will

To persuade or otherwise induce someone to change his or her views or to choose a different course of action.

bend the brain

To be difficult to comprehend.

bend the knee

To swear fealty or allegiance to another person.

bend the truth

To change or leave out certain facts of a story or situation, generally in order to elicit a specific response in the audience.

bend to one's will

To compel someone or something to conform to one's desires.