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English - United States - Extended English idiom corpus

over a barrel

over a barrel

Meaning

In a helpless position where someone else has control.

Usage example

Use "over a barrel" when in a helpless position where someone else has control.

Cultural context

A common English idiom or proverb included for public search discovery, learning, and IdiomBridge app promotion.