bottle it
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To suppress an action or expression, especially when due to lack of courage.
Register: informal, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To lose one's nerve.
Register: informal, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To run away, especially when due to lack of courage.
Register: informal, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
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.