have someone over a barrel
成語所屬單字barrel
have someone over a barrel — 慣用語
1. to put someone in a difficult position where they are forced to do what you want
1.慣用語
釋義
讓某人陷入無從選擇的困境
to put someone in a difficult position where they are forced to do what you want because they have no real choice.
例句
The landlord had Citlali over a barrel: pay double rent or move out by Sunday.