behind the eight-ball

Prepositional phrase

idiomatic

(idiomatic) In a difficult situation or tight spot; at a disadvantage.

Japanese Meaning

困難な状況にある、窮地にある、不利な立場にある

After missing the deadline and losing the client's trust, our team found itself seriously behind the eight-ball.

締め切りに遅れ、クライアントの信頼を失った後、私たちのチームは深刻な窮地に立たされました。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) In a difficult situation or tight spot; at a disadvantage.

After his last two projects failed, he was really behind the eight-ball.