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sticky wicket
Language; Idioms
(UK) If you are on a sticky wicket, you are in a difficult situation.
that ship has sailed
Language; Idioms
A particular opportunity has passed you by when that ship has sailed.
up the spout
Language; Idioms
(UK) If something has gone up the spout, it has gone wrong or been ruined.
winner takes all
Language; Idioms
If everything goes to the winner, as in an election, the winner takes all.
at daggers drawn
Language; Idioms
If people are at daggers drawn, they are very angry and close to violence.
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