English · Slang Attested

in the barrel

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In an unpleasant or dangerous situation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trong tình huống khó chịu hoặc nguy hiểm

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Where it’s used: Used American English

It’s Your Turn In The Barrel: accident investigation duty

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “in the barrel” mean?

In an unpleasant or dangerous situation.

Is “in the barrel” formal or informal?

in the barrel is generally slang.

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