be at a disadvantage

Anyone would have felt at a disadvantage in such a situation.

Those lost years in the work force place women at a disadvantage.

And it may even actually put us at a disadvantage.

"Will my child be at a disadvantage against other students if he or she does not have a computer in the home?"

Place him in a position where he is at a disadvantage.

Never could she remember feeling at such a disadvantage to any man.

I was at a disadvantage down here with him standing above me.

I only said you did your best to place yourself at a disadvantage.

"Must you always ask me questions when I am at a disadvantage?"

Here again I was at a disadvantage, since my mother had no car.