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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궁지에 몰아넣다, 좌지우지하다
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.
회사는 내가 그 일자리가 필요하다는 것을 알고 있었기 때문에 낮은 급여 제안으로 나를 궁지에 몰아넣었다.
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If you owe someone money, they might have you over a barrel.
누군가에게 돈을 빚지고 있다면, 그들은 당신을 궁지에 몰아넣을 수 있다.