Meaning of one's turn in the barrel | Babel Free

Definitions

One's turn for an unpleasant or difficult job.

Examples

“Once a year, every year, it was his turn in the barrel. Like every other agent on the ninth floor of the Dirksen Federal Building, Buck hated complaint duty.”

“Not to worry, we would get our turn in the barrel sooner rather than later.”

“After their lunch, the directors continued their reviews with Olav's turn in the barrel.”

“It was then my turn in the barrel, and the Falcons asked that we convene in Bu Prang.”

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