in the hole
phrase
1
: having a score below zero
2
: at a disadvantage
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“In the hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20hole. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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