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