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bent over the barrel  

Getting screwed over in the worst possible sense. Right up there with BOHICA.
I really got bent over the barrel with this detail.

bottom of the barrel 

As low as it gets
Girl "I need a boyfriend"
Friend "Try craigslist"
Girl " NOO... thats bottom of the barrel"
bottom of the barrel by Sharapstar December 18, 2012

scrape the bottom of the barrel 

To get stuck with the very last pick or settle for something of extremely low quality.
Joe said he'd come to the big party with a bunch of hoes, but we knew he was really scraping the bottom of the barrel when he showed up holding a bunch of garden tools.

bottom of the barrel 

a term that describes the least desirable item to choose from when there are a number of things to choose from
rotton food is at the bottom of the barrel to choose from when you want something to eat

cash on the barrel head 

it means basically 'cash and carry'... you pay someone cash on the spot (placing the cash atop a barrel that's for sale) and they in turn release the goods to you right then and there - and you carry it (the barrel) away!
I see that you're selling your car on line. Can I give you cash on the barrel head and I drive away with the title?

cash on the barrel 

also "cash on the barrelhead". Means that you give me cash, and I'll give you the product at that time. No credit no delivery.
Buddy: You ever think about selling that old juicer?
Barbara: I'll give it to you for $20 - cash on the barrel.
Buddy: OK, here is the money.
Barbara: Thank you, here is the juicer.
Buddy: It has been a pleasure doing business with you.
Barbara: The feeling is mutual.