eightballs
/ˈeɪtˌbɔlz/
noun
- The black ball numbered 8 in the game of pool (billiards), which is the last ball to be pocketed.
- She pocketed the eightball with a smooth, final shot.
- He carefully aimed at the eightball to win the game.
- In pool, you must sink all your balls before the eightball.
- A situation where someone is at a disadvantage or in a difficult position (from the phrase 'behind the eightball').
- After missing the deadline, he found himself behind the eightball.
- The team was behind the eightball after losing their star player.
- Starting a business without enough money puts you behind the eightball.