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Life can only be understood backwards, but can only be lived forwards.
Backward(s)
Towards a place or position that is behind.
Forward(s)
Towards a place or position that is in front.
Cf. Phrasal Verbs: LOOK FORWARD TO
To know something backwards
To know something extremely well.
- She’s read the play so many times she must know it backwards by now.
To bend / lean over backwards
To try very hard to do something, make a great effort, especially in order to be helpful or fair.
- I bent over backwards to help him.
Cf. Como se diz “se virar” em inglês?
Cf. Lançamento: Aprenda inglês com humor
Cf. Textos Mastigados
Referência: “Gems of Wisdom – Inspirational Messages to Enhance the Quality of Your Life and Improve Your English” de Jack Scholes – Disal Editora, 2007. Leia a resenha.
