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The expression comes from the game of billiards, or pool, in which the eight ball is always pocketed last. If one accidentally sinks the eight ball before the others, one automatically loses the game. Trying to hit another ball that is too close to the eight ball is seen as a risky situation.
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Gloria’s parents have told her to study medicine but she really wants to study law, now she’s behind the eight ball.
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My wife wants me to hire my brother-in-law to work in my company, but I don’t want to because he’s very lazy. I’m behind the eight ball.
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The expression comes from the game of billiards, or pool, in which the eight ball is always pocketed last. If one accidentally sinks the eight ball before the others, one automatically loses the game. Trying to hit another ball that is too close to the eight ball is seen as a risky situation. #englishidioms . . . . Gloria’s parents have told her to study medicine but she really wants to study law, now she’s behind the eight ball. . . My wife wants me to hire my brother-in-law to work in my company, but I don’t want to because he’s very lazy. I’m behind the eight ball.
A criticism that is phrased in such a way that it appears to be a compliment #englishidioms #funenglish #easyenglish #usefulenglish
A person who does not settle in one place will not accumulate wealth or status, or responsibilities or commitments. But, there is also another meaning, actually somewhat controversial to the other meaning: “The Rolling Stone” Mark 1:29-39. — A rolling stone gathers no moss. God's mission often requires movement. Movement is hard to do when you are settled in and comfortable.