Günün Deyimi: It's just not cricket

When do we say "it's just not cricket"? Find out in Today's Phrase.

Today's phrase

The phrase "it's just not cricket" is used in English to say that something is unfair or dishonest.

Examples

I can't believe you got a ticket for the party and I didn't. It's just not cricket.

You can't copy your essay from the internet! It's just not cricket.

Diana admitted that she cheated in her A Level exams to get a place in a top university. It's just not cricket.

Take note

It's just not on: Another way of saying that something is unfair or unacceptable is "it's just not on."

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Example:

Peter calls in sick every Monday – it's just not on.

Interesting fact

The Indian Premier League is a professional league for Twenty20 cricket, a shorter form of the game which consists of only 20 overs. Nine teams take part in the league, with players from all over the world.

Türkçesi

It's just not cricket: Böyle de olmaz ki!

It's just not on: Haksızlık bu!