How to Pronounce "it's not cricket"
expression
ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈkɹɪkət/, /ˈkɹɪkɪt
ITS NOT KRIK-it
ɪts/ /nˈɒt/ /kɹˈɪkɪt
its-NOT KRIK-it
Definition
A British expression meaning something is unfair, dishonest, or not following accepted rules, especially in competition or behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈkɹɪkət/, /ˈkɹɪkɪt
British English
ɪts/ /nˈɒt/ /kɹˈɪkɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ITS NOT KRIK-it
UK
its-NOT KRIK-it
Listen in Context
Taking someone else's idea without giving credit is not cricket.
Cheating in the exam is not cricket.
Lying to your friends is not cricket.
You just can't change the rules at the last minute—it's not cricket.