Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

barrage-of-questions

Phrase

/buh-RAHZ uhv KWES-chuhnz/

Definition

A rapid and overwhelming series of questions directed at someone.

Examples

During the interview, she was met with a barrage of questions about her previous experience.
The teacher’s barrage of questions left the students scrambling for answers.
At the press conference, the politician faced a barrage of questions from reporters.

Meaning

The term ‘barrage of questions’ describes a situation where a person is faced with many queries at once, often leading to confusion or difficulty in responding.