What does 'he bottled it'?

Goran · #1 (permalink) Tue Jan 20, 2009 15:01 pm *What does 'he bottled it'?*

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #436 "English Slang Idioms (175)", question 1

"I told you to return the saw before Tuesday since it was not refundable after Tuesday. You said you would and it is now Thursday. Now I am stuck with the saw, you .........," the boss said to Tim.

(a) bonehead
(b) slack-jaw
(c) wimp
(d) hothead

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #436 "English Slang Idioms (175)", answer 1

"I told you to return the saw before Tuesday since it was not refundable after Tuesday. You said you would and it is now Thursday. Now I am stuck with the saw, you bonehead," the boss said to Tim.

Correct answer: (a) bonehead
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he bottled it --meaning

Goran

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Fri Jan 23, 2009 5:59 am *What does 'he bottled it'?*

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No idea. Please supply more context.
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