bottle it

When you're on the verge of doing something awesome but back out at the last second or fail to accomplish your objectives due to cowardice.

Whether it's gaining a sizable lead during a Street Fighter match but ultimately losing or posting an inflamatory response on the forum then deleting it are two common examples of how to bottle it.

Also see bottler.

Oh my god, he's going to bottle it... BOTTLER!

by TheFunPolice May 12, 2005

bottle it

To lose courage at the last moment and not do something once intended to do.

Steve, "The 2017 China FA Cup Final was such a bottle show! SIPG can really bottle it."

Brandon, "What do you mean?

Steve, "I mean SIPG FC just gave up after conceding an unforgettable goal from Obafemi Martins. They just admitted to themselves that there is only one football team that represents Shanghai."

Brandon, "Yeah, SIPG bottle big matches better than anyone in the league."

by Only Shenhua Rep Shanghai July 25, 2019

to bottle

To do well (football team) all season then blow it at the end. e.g. I see your team did a Derby County and bottled it again.

To Bottle. I see your team did a Derby County and bottled it again.

by Ram Boy July 27, 2015

bottled it

when a person loses because of nerves, often completely losing his/ her ability.

Steve Davis was 10 - 9 up but bottled it on the black and lost the match.

by tinkytot August 08, 2008

in the bottle

Inebriation caused by the intoxicating effects of ethanol ingestion.

Whazza matter with James? He just fell down the fucking stairs.

Oh, no worries. He's just in the bottle again.
Damn! He's shat himself!

by YAWA March 29, 2021

bottle

Bottle - whether you have the nerve to take on something.

Don't bottle it now you big bottler.

by Adam brandon August 02, 2004

Bottling

To be smashed or stabbed with a bottle

Sarah killed a homeless man by bottling him to death.

by Britana July 23, 2011