have someone over a barrel

US /hæv ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈoʊ.vər ə ˈbær.əl/
UK /hæv ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈoʊ.vər ə ˈbær.əl/
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membuat seseorang tidak berdaya, memaksa seseorang melakukan sesuatu

to have someone in a position where they are forced to do what you want, often because you have an advantage over them

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The company knew I needed the job, so they really had me over a barrel with the low salary offer.
Perusahaan tahu saya butuh pekerjaan itu, jadi mereka benar-benar membuat saya tidak berdaya dengan tawaran gaji rendah.
If you owe someone money, they might have you over a barrel.
Jika Anda berutang uang kepada seseorang, mereka mungkin membuat Anda tidak berdaya.