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Meaning of behind the eight-ball | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

In a difficult situation or tight spot; at a disadvantage.

idiomatic

Examples

“After his last⟳ two projects failed, he was really behind the eight-ball.”
“He was desperate, playing behind the eight-ball.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

behind the scenes behind the times behind the wheel behind time behind, at the rear behinder

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