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English
[edit]Prepositional phrase
[edit]behind the eight-ball (comparative more behind the eight-ball, superlative most behind the eight-ball)
- (idiomatic) In a difficult situation or tight spot.
- After his last two projects failed, he was really behind the eight-ball.
- He was desperate, playing behind the eight-ball.
Usage notes
[edit]- Rarely used before a noun.