Significado
To let an opportunity or chance escape.
Contexto cultural
Germans value efficiency; missing a chance is seen as a personal failure. The phrase is used similarly in Austria, often with a slightly more relaxed tone.
Context is key
Only use this for things you could have had but didn't.
Significado
To let an opportunity or chance escape.
Context is key
Only use this for things you could have had but didn't.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence.
Ich habe die Chance ____ durch die Lappen gehen lassen.
The idiom is often used with 'leider' to express regret.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
1 ejerciciosIch habe die Chance ____ durch die Lappen gehen lassen.
The idiom is often used with 'leider' to express regret.
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Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasNo, it is for opportunities or items.
Frases relacionadas
Eine Chance verpassen
synonymTo miss a chance
Den Zug verpassen
similarTo miss the train
