folks what is the meaning of the idiom "looking down the barrel" i often heard this phrase in cricket commentaries
2006-07-20 00:41:49 · 8 answers · asked by aparna 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
The entire phrase is "Looking down the barrel of a gun," which basically means just seconds away from serious trouble!
2006-07-20 00:45:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barrel Meaning
2016-12-16 13:17:09 · answer #2 · answered by levy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means; Looking down the barrel of a gun. Which means that you're in a very bad position.
2006-07-20 22:40:47 · answer #3 · answered by Ken W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of words. English is a fairly exact language, and it would depend just on what you mean. If you mean that for example, women are not valued as highly as men, you may say devalued or degraded. If you mean that women are hated, you may say hated or maligned. If you mean actually hurt, you can say abused or mistreated. Generally, though, devalue or devalued would be the best word.
2016-03-16 22:32:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
facing a critical challenge, as looking down the barrel of a gun
2006-07-20 00:46:23 · answer #5 · answered by CALLIE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume they mean the "barrel" of a gun. As in, you are standing in front of the business end of a gun (I.E.: very bad circumstances).
2006-07-20 00:46:18 · answer #6 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably mean looking and lining up the ball to the hole, like they do in golf.
2006-07-20 00:45:29 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess it mean you are looking for trouble.
2006-07-23 07:56:39 · answer #8 · answered by Gabriella M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋