over a barrel

Meaning: In a difficult situation or position.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Daily Life

Origin: Similar to: in a bind; in a fix; between a rock and a hard place; between the devil and the deep blue sea

More idioms — Daily Life

• over the hill — Too old to be of much value.
• paint someone a picture — To explain something in very great detail.
• pandora's box — A situation that contains many unexpected and unwanted problems and consequences.
• par for the course — Usual or to be expected; typical.
• past one's prime — Too old to be of much value.
• patience of job — Unlimited patience; the willingness to endure hardship patiently.

More English idioms

• pay the piper — To pay for one's mistakes; to live with the consequences of one's (wrong) actions.
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• penny pincher — A person that doesn't like to spend money.
• peter out — To disappear gradually.
• pinch pennies — To be very careful with one's money; to be concerned about how one spends every penny.
• pink slip — Notice that one has been fired from one's job.

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