fumble the bag
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To make unwise financial decisions that lead one to lose or not make more money.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Ra quyết định tài chính không khôn ngoan dẫn đến mất tiền
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Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The accountant kept thousands of us entertained during his time on the show, with his unrelenting determination to not to fumble the bag – which stood at an impressive $100,000 (£81,000) when the series began.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fumble the bag” mean?
To make unwise financial decisions that lead one to lose or not make more money.
Is “fumble the bag” formal or informal?
fumble the bag is generally slang.