behind the eight ball

A form of behind the eight-ball — In a difficult situation or tight spot; at a disadvantage.

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. alternativeAlternative form of behind the eight-ball.
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APA

behind the eight ball. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/behind%20the%20eight%20ball

MLA

“behind the eight ball.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/behind%20the%20eight%20ball. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “behind the eight ball,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/behind%20the%20eight%20ball.

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