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Definition of «fumbled»

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Definition of «fumbled»
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"Fumbled" refers to a situation where someone has failed significantly or made a major mistake, particularly when they had a clear opportunity for success. It draws an analogy from sports where a player drops the ball, suggesting that the person or entity had victory in their hands but lost it through incompetence or poor decision-making. In internet discourse, it is frequently used to criticize companies or individuals who mismanage a popular franchise or a promising situation. The term carries a tone of disappointment and mockery from the observer.

Example

> Paramount had the movie of the summer right there and they absolutely fumbled it by skipping theaters.

> I can't believe he fumbled the chance to sign that artist before they went viral.

> You really fumbled the bag by not releasing the trailer during the Super Bowl.


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