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Definition of behind the eight ball
behind the eight ball
- to be in serious trouble. Taken from billiards or pool.
A couple of bad investments put me behind the eighth ball financially.
Last edited on Jun 27 2006. Submitted by Michael P. on Jun 27 2006.
- in a difficult situation.
Last edited on Aug 11 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
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