at a disadvantage

Related to at a disadvantage: fall short, in the wrong, in return for, lose touch, a case in point, ahead of schedule

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.
See also: disadvantage
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be at a disadvantage
  • address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
  • address comments or remarks to
  • address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
  • be in it for
  • be more than (something)
  • be more than glad, ready, etc.
  • away from it all
  • be out of (one's) head
  • (the) odds are against (something)