Examples:
- The team was skunked out in the playoffs, losing by a score of 10-0.
- He was skunked out in the job interview, and he didn't even make it to the second round.
- She was skunked out in front of her friends when she tripped and fell on the dance floor.
Origin: The term "skunked out" is thought to have originated in the world of hunting. When a skunk is threatened, it will release a foul-smelling spray that can nauseate and disorient its attackers. Being "skunked out" is like being sprayed by a skunk - it is an unpleasant and humiliating experience.