English Explanatory Dictionary

jump through hoops

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To put forth great effort to meet requirements, usually arbitrary, set by someone.

Word forms

jump through hoops jumps through hoops jumping through hoops jumped through hoops go through hoops leap through hoops

Etymology

Reminiscent of a circus animal performing tricks by jumping through hoops.

Synonyms

bend over backwards

Related words

put through hoops
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