bottled it 

When someone decides to opt out of a rather nerve racking task, instead of just growing some gonads and doing it.

Mike "yeah, Matt was gonna go on Oblivion at Alton Towers, but he totally bottled it."

Mark "yaaaaaaaay, jellies!"

or

after witnessing his love interest deciding to give the rollercoaster a miss, Matt then asked the attendant "can I bottle it aswell?"

bottled it by Mirrorrim January 2, 2009

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.

bottled it by tinkytot October 3, 2008

Bottled it 

When you're about to achieve something great but you fail at the last moment.

+Dude, he is about to win this race.

-Let's see.
+Nevermind, he bottled it already. So Super_GT

Bottled it by AnDrEwFigi December 4, 2018

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!

bottle it by TheFunPolice May 14, 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."

bottle it by Only Shenhua Rep Shanghai July 24, 2019

Bottle it up 

The conscious act of bottling up your feelings to avoid showing any sign of weakness.

Bro 1 "I have been feeling pretty sad since Jessica broke up with me bro"

Bro 2 "BOTTLE IT UP BRO, I don't want to see that shit"

Bottle it up by Bob Hoozenhowzer May 5, 2011

You Bottle It

Quite literally, one that bottles their own semen. A recluse, flake, or other waste fellow that spends more time in their room beating their meat then spending time with their friends and family. Used as cheap throw away insult due to it's seamingly harmless meaning and ridiculous implications due to the imagery it inspires in those that know of it's true meaning. Often used repeatedly in intervals to get maximum insult silliness and effectiveness

Other uses: bottling, bottled it, bottler

Unrelated origins to the UK English insult however can be used in an almost similar manner

Example:

Dude1: hey man, you bottle it.
Dude2: ok...
Dude1: bud...you fucking bottle it
Dude2: fuck off
Dude 1: but seriously....you bottle it
Dude 2: I'll fucking kill u

3hours later while dude2 is sleeping

Dude1: * creeps up to dude2s ear, whispers* You bottle it
Dude2:* proceeds to throttle dude1*

Example 2:
Dude1: where the fuck is dude 3, I called him an hour ago and he was supposed to bring us cold ones
Dude2: typical dude3 man, guys probably bottling it at home as we speak
Dude 1: fucking bottler maaan.

1 hour later
Dude3: yo guys what's Gucci!
Dude 1 and 2: you bottle it man!

You Bottle It by Papi Warbuck$ July 3, 2017