How to Pronounce "behind the eight ball"
expression
bih-HYND thuh AYT bawl
bih-HYND thuh AYT bawl
Definition
To be in a difficult or problematic situation, especially one that is hard to escape or improve.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈeɪt/ /ˈbɔɫ
British English
bɪhˈaɪnd/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈeɪt/ /bˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-HYND thuh AYT bawl
UK
bih-HYND thuh AYT bawl
Listen in Context
After missing the deadline, she felt behind the eight ball.
If you don't study, you will be behind the eight ball in the exam.
He was behind the eight ball after his car broke down.
I'm really behind the eight ball at work this week—so much to do, so little time.