* bend over backwards
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I. EXAMPLES:
1. I can hardly believe that he is deaf; he can understand us so well.
2. I can hardly believe that Paul was put in prison for bribery.
3. I can hardly believe what I have seen.
II. DIALOGUES:
Employer: I have some bad news for you.
Employee: What¡¯s the matter?
Employer: Our company has been having some financial troubles and we have to lay off some workers.
Employee: Really?
Employer: I¡¯m afraid so and you¡¯re one of the workers whose job we¡¯ll have to cut.
Employee: I can hardly believe my ears! I never thought I would lose my job here.