뜻
To lose an opportunity by not taking action quickly enough.
문화적 배경
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.
뜻
To lose an opportunity by not taking action quickly enough.
Use 'on'
Always add 'on' when you want to say what you missed.
셀프 테스트
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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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
1 연습 문제I waited too long to buy the house, so I ____ the boat.
The idiom is 'miss the boat'.
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자주 묻는 질문
1 질문It sounds unnatural. Use 'boat'.
관련 표현
Ship has sailed
similarOpportunity is gone
Miss the bus
synonymMissed chance