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.—
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“Queer (someone's) pitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/queer%20%28someone%27s%29%20pitch. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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