Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-barrelhead
idiom
/ˈɒn ðə ˈbærəlhɛd/
Definition
A term referring to the immediate payment of something, particularly in a financial context.
Examples
- The seller insisted on-the-barrelhead before handing over the goods.
- They agreed to the deal but only if the payment was made on-the-barrelhead.
Meaning
The phrase is often used in discussions about transactions where payment is required upfront.
Synonyms
- upfront
- in advance
- immediately
