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Meaning of on a losing wicket | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

in a no-win situation.

idiomatic

Examples

“Recognize that we are on a losing wicket in Vietnam.”
“I'm sure we're on a losing wicket but we're fighting technology.”
“Our part-time Defence Secretary is also on a losing wicket over grim milestones.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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