spot-fixing
noun/ˈspɒt fɪksɪŋ/
/ˈspɑːt fɪksɪŋ/
[uncountable] (British English, sport)- (especially in cricket) the act of deciding in a way that is not honest what the result of a particular part of a game will be before it is played
- Two players were found guilty of spot-fixing in the last match of the series.
- A spot-fixing scandal has been revealed.
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