to bat on a sticky wicket
[find] {oneself} on a sticky wicketto bat on a sticky wicket
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to be dealing with a critical or extremely difficult situation
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Idiom
Informal
أمثلة
In the competitive job market, finding a position that matches your qualifications can be like batting on a sticky wicket.
