Eccentric or a bit crazy
Not Batting on a Full Wicket
Example Sentences
"He's not batting on a full wicket."
"She's definitely not batting on a full wicket."
"You're not batting on a full wicket if you believe that."
Etymology & History
Cricket metaphor: batting on a damaged wicket makes success difficult. Implies someone's mental faculties are impaired like a damaged pitch.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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