"queer one's pitch"Meghatározása és Jelentése

What is the origin of the idiom "queer one's pitch" and when to use it?

The idiom "queer one's pitch" has its roots in 19th-century British slang, where "pitch" referred to the location or spot where a street vendor, performer, or beggar conducted their business. It is used to disrupt, interfere with, or sabotage someone's plans or activities.