pool ball stew
Sometimes all or most of the pool balls on the table become clustered into one large group, making it nearly impossible to make a shot. In this case, you may need to use your turn just to "mix them up" or spread them apart, and thus stirring the pool ball stew.
Example:
All of the remaining pool balls on the table were blocking the right corner pocket. I therefore had to use my turn to mix up the pool ball stew, so that I could have a clear shot my next turn.
All of the remaining pool balls on the table were blocking the right corner pocket. I therefore had to use my turn to mix up the pool ball stew, so that I could have a clear shot my next turn.