a term used to describe extremely biased officiating in the NBA.

The phrase comes from the fact that a game usually consists of 5 players vs 5 other players, but with the addition of the three referees helping one team predominately.
My team didn't have a hope last night, it was totally 8 on 5
by Kitchwatembo April 25, 2009
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In marching band, 8 to 5 (or 22.5 inches) is the standard step size used. 8 steps to 5 yards.
For the parade, we will all be marching 8 to 5 to help keep uniformity among the band.
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The most common/basic step sized used in high school marching bands. It basically means 8 steps within every 5 yards.
Band Director: "Okay guys, this next set will be marched at an 8 to 5 step size.
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