I don't like to be behind the eight ball. Nobody does.

我不喜欢岌岌可危（behind the eight ball）的感觉。没人会喜欢这种感觉。

Another expression from the world of games is nearly the same as being behind the eight ball.

另一个源自比赛界的表达几乎和" behind the eight ball（岌岌可危）" 意思一样。

So, if you are behind the eight ball, you are in a bad position. There is almost no way out.

所以，如果你岌岌可危，那么你处境很不利。几乎无路可走。