Definition of «sticky wicket»

The phrase "sticky wicket" is an idiomatic expression that means a difficult or precarious situation. It originated in cricket, where a sticky wicket refers to a pitch that has become wet and slippery due to rain, making it challenging for the batsman to hit the ball and score runs. The phrase has since been adopted into common language to describe any difficult or awkward situation.

Sentences with «sticky wicket»

When he accepted the job at the Business Alliance last year — a move that surprised no one, and had been in the works for some time, providing a bit of sticky wicket for the Cuomo administration — Duffy said he would not be registering as a lobbyist and would delegate tasks relating to Albany as necessary. (nystateofpolitics.com)
The distinction between local and national expense can lead to a rather sticky wicket for the Electoral Commission to play on. (theconversation.com)
As the Brits say, this is a very sticky wicket indeed. (globalwarming.org)
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