背伸び

せのび · also せいのび

standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself

Also written 背延び、背のび

Meaning

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standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself
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overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability; pushing to the limit

Example sentences

彼は背伸びをして失敗した。

He bit off more than he could chew.
はい、大きく背伸びしてください。

Right, stretch to your full length, please.