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Idiom: Jump Through Hoops

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jumpthroughhoops

Meanings

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

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

Example Sentences

1
She had to jump through hoops to get the approval for her project.
2
The company made him jump through hoops to get the refund.
3
I had to jump through hoops to get a visa to travel to that country.
4
The athletes had to jump through hoops to qualify for the Olympic Games.
5
He was willing to jump through hoops to impress his new boss.

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