STICKYWICKET

Sticky wicket

Sticky wicket is a metaphor used to describe a difficult circumstance. It originated as a term for difficult circumstances in the sport of cricket, caused by a damp and soft pitch.

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sticky wicket

Noun

  1. A pitch that has become wet because of rain and therefore on which the ball bounces unpredictably
  2. a difficult or unpredictable situation.


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