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behind the eight-ball
behind the eight ball
In a difficult position; in trouble.
В трудном положении; неприятности; в безвыходной ситуации.
Bill can't dance and has no car, so he is behind the eight-ball with the girls.
I'm really behind the eight ball at work. I have too much work to do but we can't afford to hire anyone to help out.
Я в безвыходной ситуации на работе. У меня слишком много работы, а компания не может позволить себе нанять сотрудника в помощь.
Mr. Thompson is an older man, and when he lost his job, he found he was behind the eight-ball.
Мистер Томсон пожилой человек, когда он потерял свою работу, он оказался в затруднительном положении.
behind the scenes
Out of sight; unknown to most people; privately.
John was president of the club, but behind the scenes Lee told him what to do.
Much of the banquet committee s work was done behind the scenes.
behind the times
Using things not in style; still following old ways; old-fashioned.
Johnson's store is behind the times.
Mary thinks her parents are behind the times because they still do the foxtrot and don't know any new dances.
The science books of 30 years ago are behind the times now.
behind time
Behind the correct time; slow.
That clock is behind time.
Behind schedule; late.
The train is running behind time today.
Not keeping up; not at the proper time; overdue.
We are behind time in paying the rent.
Your lessons are good, but why are you behind time?
belabor the point
labor the point
To overexplain something to the point of obviousness, resulting in ridicule.
"Lest I belabor the point," the teacher said, "I must repeat the importance of teaching good grammar in class."
believe in
To accept as true, have faith in.
Some people believe in being honest in all human affairs, while others accept the need to lie in order to get one’s way.
Throughout the history of man, some cultures have believed in one god while others have believed in the existence of many gods.
beside the point
beside the question
Off the subject; about something different.
The judge told the witness that his remarks were beside the point.
What you meant to do is beside the point; the fact is you didn't do it.
best bib and tucker
sunday best
sunday go-to-meeting clothes
sunday-go-to-meeting clothes
dress like a million dollars
dressed like a peacock
Best clothes or outfit of clothing.
Mary went to the party in her Sunday best and made a hit with the boys.
The cowboy got all dressed up in his best bib and tucker to go to the dance.