Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bottle-it
phrase
/ˈbɒtl ɪt/
Definition
To fail to take action or to back down from a challenge.
Examples
- He was about to ask her out, but he ended up bottling it at the last moment.
- Don’t bottle it when you have the chance to speak your mind.
- She bottled it before the finals and couldn’t compete.
Meaning
This phrase is often used in the context of someone who shows hesitation or fear when faced with a situation that requires courage or commitment.
Synonyms
- back down
- chicken out
- shy away
