Hi) Pls, explain to me the meaning of "he's a bit behind the 8-ball" !!

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anonymous · Answer

I will try to help you if you help me

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Ok, so, in pool being behind the 8-ball is a bad thing because if you hit the 8 ball in at the wrong time, you lose. Thus, being "behind the 8-ball" means that someone is in a tricky situation.

anonymous · Answer

interesting ). Thank you!

rainbow · Answer

Being behind the 8-ball means being placed in a precarious position with the heightened possibility of something going wrong.

anonymous · Answer

in pool being behind the 8-ball is a bad thing because if you hit the 8 ball in at the wrong time, you lose. Thus, being "behind the 8-ball" means that someone is in a tricky situation.