Wiktionary
jump through hoops
vb. (context idiomatic English) To put forth effort for the sake of appearance or demonstration.
Usage examples of "jump through hoops".
Bair could very likely make even Siuan Sanche jump through hoops, and Bair could not even channel.
If we have to make compromises and jump through hoops, then we will.
This is another scenario you have to jump through hoops to achieve.
He enjoyed having information someone else was looking for, and sometimes made you jump through hoops to get it.