jump through hoops
Do just about anything to please someone. For example, The boss expects the entire staff to jump through hoops for him, or This violinist will jump through hoops for the conductor. This metaphoric expression alludes to trained circus animals jumping through hoops. [Early 1900s]
Words nearby jump through hoops
jump shot,
jump spark,
jump suit,
jump the gun,
jump the track,
jump through hoops,
jump to a conclusion,
jump turn,
jump wire,
jump-off,
jump-shift