behind the eight ball

Traductions
в затруднительном положении
After losing his job, John found himself behind the eight ball.
Потеряв работу, Джон оказался в затруднительном положении.
Définitions
In a difficult or disadvantageous situation; facing obstacles or challenges that make success unlikely or harder to achieve.
Mots
ball

noun
мяч
behind

adverb
позади
eight

numeral
восемь