lose (one's) bottle



lose (one's) bottle

To lose one's nerve, courage, or resolve to undertake something. Primarily heard in UK. I wanted to ask Steve on a date, but I lost my bottle at the last minute.
See also: bottle, lose

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
LesŁAwLES-wahfPolish
SherleySHUR-leeEnglish (Rare)
Kalidas-Indian, Hindi
Parham['pærəm]
Jerrold['dʒerəld]
PhemieFEM-eeEnglish (Rare)