sticky wicket
The phrase "sticky wicket" originated from cricket but is now widely used to describe tricky situations in everyday life.
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Definition
B2Cricket
(technical, sport)A cricket pitch that has become wet and soft, causing the ball to bounce unpredictably.
Example
- The match was challenging because they had to play on a sticky wicket.
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)A difficult or tricky situation that requires careful handling.
Example
- Negotiating the contract terms turned out to be a sticky wicket.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sticky wicket":
sticky bitsticking pointtight spotup the stumptough nut to crack