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to fumble the bag
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to mess up or lose a big opportunity, especially one involving money, success, or a relationship
What does "to fumble the bag" mean in finance slang?
The phrase "to fumble the bag" means to lose or mishandle an opportunity to gain money, success, or advantage. The structure is a metaphor where "bag" represents wealth or opportunity, and "fumble" implies dropping or failing to secure it. It is informal slang commonly used in business, sports, and online culture to describe missing out on a valuable financial or career opportunity due to mistakes or poor decisions.
Examples
He fumbled the bag by showing up late to the job interview.
