A1
Idiom
Informel
Signification
To lose an opportunity by not taking action quickly enough.
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Contexte culturel
Americans value speed in business, so this is very common in corporate settings. Used similarly, often with a slightly self-deprecating tone.
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Use 'on'
Always add 'on' when you want to say what you missed.
Signification
To lose an opportunity by not taking action quickly enough.
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Use 'on'
Always add 'on' when you want to say what you missed.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
I waited too long to buy the house, so I ____ the boat.
✓ Correct !
✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : missed
The idiom is 'miss the boat'.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercices
Complete the sentence.
Fill Blank
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I waited too long to buy the house, so I ____ the boat.
✓ Correct !
✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : missed
The idiom is 'miss the boat'.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsIt sounds unnatural. Use 'boat'.
Expressions liées
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Ship has sailed
similarOpportunity is gone
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Miss the bus
synonymMissed chance
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