noun
A challenging or tricky problem
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The team found themselves in a sticky wicket when their star player got injured right before the championship game.
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I'm in a bit of a sticky wicket with this project deadline approaching fast.
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I didn't realize I was getting into such a sticky wicket when I agreed to help with the event planning.
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Dealing with the difficult client was like being on a sticky wicket, trying to navigate their ever-changing demands.