How to Pronounce the Idiom: 'Bend over Backwards': American English

The video tutorial explains the idiom 'bend over backwards', meaning to do everything possible to achieve a desired result, often more than expected. It provides examples of usage in sentences and offers a detailed phonetic breakdown of the phrase, analyzing each sound and its pronunciation.

What does the idiom 'bend over backwards' imply?

• To physically bend your body backwards

• To do more than what is expected to achieve something

• To avoid doing any work

• To relax and take it easy

In the context of the idiom, which of the following is an example of bending over backwards?

• Ignoring a task

• Refusing to assist

• Doing the bare minimum

• Going out of your way to help someone

Which sound does the word 'bend' start with?

• A silent letter

• A voiced consonant sound

• A vowel sound

• A diphthong

What is the correct lip position for pronouncing the 'V' sound in 'over'?

• Lips forming a small circle

• Lips tightly closed

• Lips forming a wide smile

• Bottom lip lightly touching the top front teeth

How is the 'W' sound in 'backwards' formed?

• By forming a small circle with the lips

• By pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth

• By keeping the mouth open

• By closing the lips tightly