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over a barrel (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In a disadvantageous or helpless situation, in which one may be controlled or victimized.
To Have Someone Over A Barrel means that somebody is totally at the mercy of third parties and unable to have any influence over the circumstances surrounding them. In medieval Britain it was standard practice to drape a drowning, or drowned, person face down over a large barrel to try and clear their lungs. As the victim was usually unconscious it was obvious they were totally reliant upon third parties and whatever action they took would determine their fate. Not really an ideal situation to be in for many reasons – especially in the Navy.
(Red herrings and white elephants - Albert Jack)
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