Over A Barrel Meaning

Over A Barrel is an idiom. The meaning of this idiom is (idiomatic) In a disadvantageous or helpless situation, especially one in which one may be controlled or victimized.. Explore more Idiom Meanings.

Over A Barrel

(idiomatic) In a disadvantageous or helpless situation, especially one in which one may be controlled or victimized.

Example : 1947 Sept. 1, "Happy Day," Time:  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.

Meaning of Over A Barrel

Over A Barrel is an idiom. It is one of the most commonly used expressions in English writings. Over A Barrel stands for (idiomatic) In a disadvantageous or helpless situation, especially one in which one may be controlled or victimized.. Explore Urdupoint to find out more popular Idioms and Idiom Meanings, to amplify your writings

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