bat on a sticky wicket

To deal with or be in the midst of a particularly awkward or difficult situation or circumstance. Refers to the pitch, called a "wicket," used in the game of cricket, and the difficulty of playing on one after it has been wetted with rain. I knew I was batting on a sticky wicket when the boss saw me kissing his daughter at the cinema. I'll be batting on quite a sticky wicket if I arrive at the train station and don't have enough money for the tickets! We have to fire the headmaster's son for sleeping on the job? Oh great, now we're batting on a sticky wicket.

batting on a sticky wicket

In the midst of or dealing with a particularly awkward or difficult situation or circumstance. Refers to the pitch, called a "wicket," used in the game of cricket and the difficulty of playing on one after it has been wetted with rain. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I found myself batting on a sticky wicket when the boss saw me kissing his daughter at the cinema. I'll be batting on a sticky wicket if I arrive at the train station and don't have enough money for the tickets! We have to fire the headmaster's son for sleeping on the job? Oh great, now we're batting on a sticky wicket.