Definition
Failed to perform well at a critical moment, especially after performing well earlier, often due to pressure or nerves. Results in losing a game or competition that should have been won.
Example Usage
He choked on the final shot and missed the free throw that would have won the championship.
Origin
From 'choking' in the medical sense—the inability to breathe or perform under pressure.
Fun Fact
Distinct from 'throwing': choking typically implies pressure-induced failure, while throwing can involve negligence or deliberate sabotage.
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