on the barrel

phrase

: asking for or granting no credit

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And as far as barrel proof, the distillery says that will range from 115 to 125, again depending on the barrel. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 July 2026 Another is illustrated with a bald eagle and the Liberty Bell, while a third, commemorative All-Star Game bat is decorated in red, gold and blue, with stars on the handle along with Harper’s name and the date of the game on the barrel. — Caleb Mezzy, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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“On the barrel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20barrel. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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