Sticky wicket

A sticky wicket (or sticky dog, or glue pot) 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 wicket.

For the M*A*S*H episode, see Sticky Wicket.

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