queer one's pitch

Definition & Meaning of "[queer] {one's} pitch"

to queer one's pitch

to prevent someone from achieving what they want by creating problems for them

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.