sticky wicket

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Noun

sticky wicket (plural sticky wickets)

  1. (cricket) A pitch that has become wet because of rain and therefore on which the ball bounces unpredictably.
    Synonyms: gluepot, sticky dog
  2. (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A difficult or unpredictable situation.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:difficult situation
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