意味
To lose an opportunity by not taking action quickly enough.
文化的背景
Americans value speed in business, so this is very common in corporate settings. Used similarly, often with a slightly self-deprecating tone.
Use 'on'
Always add 'on' when you want to say what you missed.
意味
To lose an opportunity by not taking action quickly enough.
Use 'on'
Always add 'on' when you want to say what you missed.
自分をテスト
Complete the sentence.
I waited too long to buy the house, so I ____ the boat.
The idiom is 'miss the boat'.
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練習問題バンク
1 問題I waited too long to buy the house, so I ____ the boat.
The idiom is 'miss the boat'.
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よくある質問
1 問It sounds unnatural. Use 'boat'.
関連フレーズ
Ship has sailed
similarOpportunity is gone
Miss the bus
synonymMissed chance