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Sticky wicket - Wikipedia
Sticky wicket (or sticky dog, or glue pot) [1] is a metaphor [2] 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 wicket.

STICKY WICKET Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of STICKY WICKET is a difficult or delicate problem or situation.

A Sticky Wicket - Meaning & Origin Of The Phrase - Phrasefinder
What’s the origin of the phrase ‘A sticky wicket’? A wicket is, of course, the playing surface used in cricket. This phrase is a direct allusion to the difficulty of playing on a wet and sticky pitch. The earliest citations of the expression refer specifically to cricket; for example, Bell’s Life in London, July 1882: “The ground… was suffering from the effects of recent rain, and ...

STICKY WICKET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
STICKY WICKET definition: 1. a difficult situation: 2. a difficult situation: . Learn more.

sticky wicket - Idioms by The Free Dictionary
Definition of sticky wicket in the Idioms Dictionary. sticky wicket phrase. What does sticky wicket expression mean? Definitions by the largest Idiom Dictionary.

Sticky Wicket – Meaning, Origin and Usage - English-Grammar-Lessons.com
The wicket is the surface in the center of the cricket field. The soil comprising the wicket is compacted, allowing an adequate bounce in the cricket ball when 'bowled.' So, playing on a 'sticky wicket' means that the ground is saturated, affecting to bounce of the ball and making it more challenging for the batsmen to play their shot.

“Sticky Wicket” Meaning, Origin and Examples - 7ESL
Discover the meaning and origins of "sticky wicket," its usage in conversation, examples, and alternative expressions.

What Does Wicket Mean? 5 Essential Shocking Facts
Curious what does wicket mean? Learn the cricket meaning, the idiom "sticky wicket," and modern uses in slang and pop culture in this clear, witty guide.

What Does “A Sticky Wicket” Mean? – Doyle's Space
What Does “A Sticky Wicket” Mean? The expression first appeared literally in cricket reports during the late nineteenth century, with newspapers describing teams struggling to score runs on rain-soaked pitches. The expression “a sticky wicket” means a difficult, awkward, or delicate situation that requires careful handling.

sticky wicket - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Noun sticky wicket (plural sticky wickets) English Wikipedia has an article on: sticky wicket

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