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General Slang
bottled it
BOT-uld it · phrase · informal
To choke and throw away a strong position.
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To collapse under pressure and blow a lead or a title that looked secure.
“They were eight points clear and completely bottled it.”
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bottled it In A Sentence
They were eight points clear and completely bottled it.
Origin & Usage
British slang; 'bottle' means nerve/courage, so to 'bottle it' is to lose one's nerve.
People Also Ask
What does bottled it mean in football?
It means to choke under pressure and throw away a strong position, such as blowing a big lead or a title that looked secure.
Where does the phrase bottle it come from?
In British slang 'bottle' means nerve or courage, so to 'bottle it' is to lose your nerve at the crucial moment.
What is a bottlejob?
It is a mocking noun for a team or player seen as habitual chokers who repeatedly collapse when it matters most.
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