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at a disadvantage

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at a disadvantage

In an unfavorable position in comparison to others. They knew for weeks, but I'm just getting all of this information now—I'm at a disadvantage here. You'll be at a disadvantage playing tennis against someone as skilled as Katie.

at a disadvantage

in a position that gives one person an advantage over another Having too little money to spend has put me at a disadvantage with my friends.