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Wicket
01
(cricket) the set of three sticks with two small sticks on top that the bowler tries to hit and the batsman tries to protect
02
small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted
03
small gate or door (especially one that is part of a larger door)
04
a small arch used as croquet equipment
Example
Trying to navigate the complex world of international trade, the negotiators were on a sticky wicket.
The company faced a tough decision when their major supplier went bankrupt, and they found themselves on a sticky wicket.
After making a major mistake at work, he found himself on a sticky wicket with his boss.
In the competitive job market, finding a position that matches your qualifications can be like batting on a sticky wicket.
I knew I was batting on a sticky wicket when the boss saw me kissing his daughter at the cinema.
