Question

Question
Read the paragraph.

When my dad broke his leg last summer, my uncle Sam bent over backwards to keep things running smoothly for our family. He came over every week to mow the lawn for us. He drove my dad to work on some days and helped him run errands. Best of all? Uncle Sam coached my soccer team when my dad could not.

What is most likely the meaning of the phrase, bent over backwards?

Responses

worked extra hard to be helpful
worked extra hard to be helpful

tried very hard to be likeable
tried very hard to be likeable

struggled a lot
struggled a lot

demanded control
demanded control

Answer 1

"worked extra hard to be helpful"

Evidence: Uncle Sam mowed the lawn, drove your dad, ran errands, and coached the soccer team — actions showing extra helpfulness, not just trying to be likable, struggling, or demanding control.