bottle it

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Synonyms: bottle tit, bottle out, bottle up, bottle imp, bottle o

Antonyms: bottle tit, bottle out, bottle up, bottle imp, bottle o

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Verb

1. To [[suppress]] an action or expression, especially when due to lack of courage.
2. To [[lose one's nerve]].
3. To [[run away]], especially when due to lack of courage.
4. {{lb|en|especially|sport}} To fail in an embarrassing way in a crucial situation, especially due to [[nerves]].

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