eight ball

/ˈeɪt bɔːl/

Tradução: Expressão de origem no bilhar que indica uma situação de desvantagem ou dificuldade, geralmente na frase 'behind the eight ball' (em apuros, em situação difícil). Também se refere à bola preta de número oito no jogo de pool.

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/ˈeɪt bɔːl/C1slangamericansport

Сленговое выражение, обозначающее ситуацию, когда кто-то находится в невыгодном или затруднительном положении, часто используется во фразе 'behind the eight ball' (быть в затруднительном положении). Происходит из игры в пул (бильярд), где чёрный шар под номером восемь может создать сложный удар.
Expresión coloquial que designa una situación desfavorable o difícil, usada sobre todo en la frase 'behind the eight ball' (estar en un aprieto). Proviene del billar, donde la bola negra número ocho puede dificultar el tiro.
Expression d'argot désignant une situation désavantageuse ou difficile, souvent utilisée dans l'expression 'behind the eight ball' (être dans une situation difficile). Cela provient du jeu de billard, où la boule noire numéro huit peut rendre un coup difficile.
Umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck für eine Situation, in der sich jemand in einer nachteiligen oder schwierigen Lage befindet, häufig in der Wendung 'behind the eight ball' (in Schwierigkeiten sein). Stammt vom Poolbillard, bei dem die schwarze Kugel mit der Nummer acht einen schwierigen Stoß verursachen kann.
Expressão de origem no bilhar que indica uma situação de desvantagem ou dificuldade, geralmente na frase 'behind the eight ball' (em apuros, em situação difícil). Também se refere à bola preta de número oito no jogo de pool.
台球（普尔）中的八号黑球，常用于短语 'behind the eight ball' 中，表示处于不利或困难的境地。
تعبير اصطلاحي يدل على وضع غير مواتٍ أو موقف صعب، ويُستخدم غالبًا في عبارة 'خلف الكرة الثامنة' بمعنى الوقوع في مأزق. أصله من لعبة البلياردو حيث تشكّل الكرة السوداء رقم ثمانية ضربة معقدة.

A slang term referring to a situation where someone is at a disadvantage or in a difficult position, often used in the phrase 'behind the eight ball'. It originates from the game of pool (billiards), where the black eight ball can create a tricky shot.

The black ball in poolB1formal
The black ball numbered 8 used in the game of pool (pocket billiards).
Bola oito
- He carefully aimed at the eight ball to win the game.
- The eight ball must be pocketed last in standard pool rules.
- She scratched while trying to sink the eight ball.
Behind the eight ballB2informalamerican
In a difficult or disadvantageous position.
Em situação difícil
- After losing his job, he was really behind the eight ball.
- The team fell behind the eight ball after the first goal.
- She found herself behind the eight ball with the deadline approaching.