behind the eight-ball
Prepositional phrase
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Prepositional phrase
- (idiomatic) In a difficult situation or tight spot; at a disadvantage.
- After his last two projects failed, he was really behind the eight-ball.
- He was desperate, playing behind the eight-ball.
- (in a difficult situation) snookered
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