He always finds himself behind the eightball in every situation.

He is always behind the 8-ball when it comes to technology.

The specter at the feast was a ghostly figure that haunted the party.

The spectre at the feast was a haunting presence.

He used to be wealthy, but now he's down at the heel.

He used to be wealthy, but now he's down at the heels.

He used to be wealthy, but now he's down in the heel.

She always wears old and worn-out shoes, she is really down in the heels.

The comedian had the audience rolling in the aisle with laughter.

The comedian had the audience rolling in the aisles with his hilarious jokes.