fumble the bag
(slang) To make unwise financial decisions that lead one to lose or not make more money.
ˈfʌmbəl ðə ˈbæɡDocumented since 2010s2010sGen Alpha257 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(slang) To make unwise financial decisions that lead one to lose or not make more money.
The accountant kept thousands of us entertained during his time on the show, with his unrelenting determination to not to fumble the bag – which stood at an impressive $100,000 (£81,000) when the series began.
Origin: Comes from a lyric in the 2017 song “I Get the Bag” by Gucci Mane, featuring Migos, with the word bag being a slang term for money. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(slang, by extension) To miss out on an opportunity or to do a bad job using it.
So while looking at his partnership deals, his lyrics and other aspects of his money-making moves, XXL highlights the ways not to fumble the bag according to Travis Scott's business moves. You can apply them to your own life to make a de…
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