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

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over a barrel

Source Word

over a barrel

Prepositional phrase

idiomatic

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

Japanese Meaning

不利な立場に追い込まれている状態 / 困った状況に置かれている状態 / 無力・被支配的な立場にあること

After missing the deadline, she found herself over a barrel when her boss demanded an explanation.

締め切りに遅れたため、上司に説明を求められたとき、彼女は不利な立場に追い込まれた。

Sense（1）

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