Meaning of the word "behind the eight ball" in English
What does "behind the eight ball" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
behind the eight ball
US /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə eɪt bɔl/
UK /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə eɪt bɔl/
Idiom
in a difficult or disadvantageous situation
Example:
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After missing the deadline, we were really behind the eight ball.
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Starting the project without enough funding put them behind the eight ball from the beginning.
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