queer somebody's pitch
US /kwɪər ˈsʌm.bə.diz pɪtʃ/
UK /kwɪər ˈsʌm.bə.diz pɪtʃ/

1.
to spoil someone's plans or chances of success
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His sudden announcement really queered my pitch for the promotion.
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The bad weather queered their pitch for an outdoor concert.