blew it
Squandered the chance
To blow it is to fail at something through one's own mistake or poor judgment, especially when success seemed within reach: I had the interview in the bag, then I blew it by showing up late.
The phrase implies a squandered opportunity rather than simple inability.
We were winning until the last quarter—then we completely blew it.
Made an error
- botchedPoorly executed, spoiled
- bungledPerformed ineptly, failed
- fumbledHandled awkwardly, dropped
- muffedFailed to handle properly
screwed up · goofed · blundered · mishandled · spoiled · ruined · messed up · dropped the ball
Foolish, costly mistake
- errorFault in communication
- misstepError in action or judgment
- gaffeClumsy social error
- miscalculationError in estimation
slip · lapse · oversight · fumble · miscue · goof · snafu · faux pas
Humiliating public failure
- debacleSudden, complete failure
- disasterSudden ruinous event
- washoutComplete failure or cancellation
- botchSpoil through incompetence
collapse · defeat · downfall · setback · misfire · wreck · nonstarter · ruin
Guilt for wrongdoing
- chagrinDistress from wounded pride
- dismayDistressed loss of courage
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
- self-reproachBlaming oneself for wrongdoing
hindsight · if only · second-guessing · rue
Carelessly used up
- wastedUsed without good result
- let slipReveal unintentionally
- threw awayDisposed of something
- passed upRejected an opportunity
flubbed
Made an error
muffed · screwed up · goofed · blundered · mishandled · spoiled · ruined · messed up · dropped the ball · missed the boat
blunder
Foolish, costly mistake
miscalculation · slip · lapse · oversight · fumble · miscue · goof · snafu · faux pas · misjudgment
fiasco
Humiliating public failure
botch · collapse · defeat · downfall · setback · misfire · wreck · nonstarter · ruin · flop
remorse
Guilt for wrongdoing
- chagrinDistress from wounded pride
- dismayDistressed loss of courage
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
self-reproach · hindsight · if only · second-guessing · rue
squandered
Carelessly used up
- wastedUsed without good result
- let slipReveal unintentionally
- threw awayDisposed of something