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词组 get over a barrel
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get (one) over a barrel

To cause one to be in a position of vulnerability, weakness, or powerlessness. Now that we know about his involvement, we've got him over a barrel—he'll give us whatever we want to buy our silence.

get someone over a barrel

get someone in a helpless position; have someone at your mercy. informal
This phrase perhaps refers to the condition of a person who has been rescued from drowning and is placed over a barrel to clear their lungs of water.
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