queer (someone's) pitch
idiom
variants
or queer the pitch
British, informal
: to spoil or ruin something planned, arranged, or attempted
The idea appears to be to target perceived 'luxury' goods, while not queering the pitch for exporters.—Hindu Business Line
As I'm no authority on period comedy, I answered rather cautiously so as not to queer your pitch …—Stephen Haggard
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