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Eight ball
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a game in which players use a cue stick, aiming to sink all their balls before pocketing the black eight ball to win
Example
The billiards player ran eight balls in a single turn without missing.
Many families in this country are still behind the eight ball and do not enjoy the same standard of living that other people enjoy.
Missing the deadline for the important project put the team behind the eight ball, and they had to work hard to catch up.
After losing his job, he found himself behind the eight ball when it came to paying his bills and supporting his family.
With mounting debts and no savings, they felt like they were constantly behind the eight ball when it came to their financial goals.