| 词组 | have you over a barrel |
| 释义 | (redirected from have you over a barrel)have (one) over a barrelTo be in a position of power over one whose options are limited. We only offered more than we'd budgeted because the seller had us over a barrel, thanks to multiple offers on the house. have someone over a barrelIf someone has you over a barrel, they have put you in a situation where you are forced to do what they want. The unions wish they had more options. Jobs are tight, they know that, and they feel management has them over a barrel. And now this time they've got them over a barrel. Note: This expression may refer to a method used in the past to save someone who had almost drowned. The person was placed face down over a barrel, which was then rocked gently backwards and forwards until all the water had drained from their lungs. |
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