دیکشنری آنلاین تحلیلگران ( معنی فارسی over a barrel )

over a barrel

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over a barrel
in a situation in which someone has no choice about what to do.

The software company has you over a barrel – if you don't accept the license, you can't use the software.

Usage notes: usually used with have, as in the example
Etymology: based on the idea of making someone lie on a barrel (= a large, curved container) so they will be unable to move freely

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over a barrel
to be in a helpless or trapped position

I think that we have the other company over a barrel and we should be able to win the contract easily.

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over a barrel
adv. phr., informal In the power of your enemies; not able to do anything about what happens to you; in a helpless condition; trapped.
Bill had Tom over a barrel because Tom owed him money.
Ralph has me over a barrel; I need five dollars, and he won't lend it to me unless I let him use my bicycle.
Compare: ON THE ROPES.

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