Meaning of over a barrel | Babel Free
Definitions
In a disadvantageous or helpless situation, especially one in which one may be controlled or victimized.
Equivalents
Examples
“Ford had the U.A.W. over a barrel; if it failed to sign⟳ by midnight, the U.A.W. would be forced to give⟳ up its union shop⟳.”
“Bruce Ohr revealed that "an unnamed former Russian intelligence official had communicated that Russian intelligence believed 'they had Trump over a barrel', a "sentiment [that] is echoed in Steele's dossier".”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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