queer someone's pitch
To make a task more difficult for someone.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please do not queer my pitch while I am working.”
“I was about to close the big deal, but my coworker arrived and queered my pitch by mentioning the price increase.”
“The rival candidate queered his pitch by leaking confidential information to the press just hours before the final debate began.”
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.
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be someone's to lose
To be anticipated to be won by someone.
Last updated August 10, 2026