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English

Adjective

Inter: en-adj » head=over a barrel|-

Inter: idiomati » c In a disadvantageous or helpless situation, in which one may be controlled or victimized.

1. 1947, "Happy Day," Time, 1 Sep.,
2. : 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.

   References

   *"over a barrel" in the Dictionary.com Unabridged, v1.0.1, Lexico Publishing Group, 2006.

"over a barrel" in Merriam-Websters Online Dictionary'', © 2006-2007 Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.

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