To utterly fail at a particular
endeavor (especially a sporting event) after either, (1) a
tremendous amount of
self-directed hype about your anticipated success, or (2) a tremendous amount of media hype about the anticipated success.
1. Despite
Dan's repeated assertions that he would easily win gold in the
Olympic event, he pulled
a Bode Miller and failed to finish the event.
2. Although the media named Dan as the overwhelming favorite to win gold in the Olympic event, he pulled a Bode Miller and failed to finish the event.
