It’s Not Cricket: The Unsportsmanlike and Unfair in Life and Language 🏏😒
“Not playing the game” or “it’s not cricket” is a phrase derived from the sport of cricket, famously suggesting an action is unsportsmanlike, unfair, or dishonorable. Let’s funnily and fascinatingly dive into this expression and its close companions in the dictionary of clichés.
Similar Terms, Proverbs & Expressions 🗣️§
- Not kosher
- Below the belt
- Unsporting
- Foul play
- Breaking the rules
- Dirty pool
- Underhanded tactics
Synonyms 🎭§
- Unfair
- Dishonorable
- Deceptive
- Dastardly
Antonyms 🔄§
- Fair play
- Sportsmanship
- Honorable action
- Above board
Humor-Filled Quotes 💬§
- “All’s fair in love and cricket.” - Anonymous
- “In cricket, they say ‘play fair’. In business, we say ‘find the loophole’.” - A savvy entrepreneur
- “When someone cheats at cricket, the wicket gets sticky with suspicion.” - Cricketing Philosopher
Related Proverbs 📖§
- “A fair exchange is no robbery.”
- “Play the game, don’t aim to shame.”
Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies 📚🎶🎥§
- Book: “Beyond a Boundary” by C.L.R. James (A fascinating blend of cricket and social commentary)
- Movie: “Lagaan” (An inspiring depiction of an epic cricket match)
- Song: “Cricket” by Peter Cincotti (For a jazzy take)
- Poetry: “A Cricketer’s Journal” by Anonymous (Collects funny, heartfelt cricket moments)
Quizzes: Are You Playing Fair? 🤔§
Farewell Thought 💭§
“Life’s too short to not play fair. After all, winning at the cost of integrity is the greatest loss of all.”
- E. Fairplayington
Inspirational Thought-Dreamer and Author
