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verb
To put forth great effort to meet requirements, usually arbitrary, set by someone.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Synonyms: bend over backwards
Antonyms: none provided
History
Reminiscent of a circus animal performing tricks by jumping through hoops.
