English · Slang Attested

bottle it

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Meaning · English

To suppress an action or expression, especially when due to lack of courage.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To lose one's nerve.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To run away, especially when due to lack of courage.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “bottle it” mean?

To suppress an action or expression, especially when due to lack of courage.

Is “bottle it” formal or informal?

bottle it is generally informal, slang.

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