Over a barrel

Meaning:

• This expression is used when you are in a situation in which you have no choice about what to do.
• It refers to the position of helplessness and being under someone else's control.

Example sentence:

I didn't want to participate but my brother got me over a barrel and I finally surrendered.



Questions for you to answer:

1. What do people have to do to get you over a barrel?
2. What do companies do to get potential customers over a barrel?
3. How do you feel when somebody gets you over the barrel?