A1
Idiom
Informal
Meaning
To lose an opportunity by not taking action quickly enough.
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Cultural Background
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.
Meaning
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.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
I waited too long to buy the house, so I ____ the boat.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: missed
The idiom is 'miss the boat'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the sentence.
Fill Blank
A1
I waited too long to buy the house, so I ____ the boat.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: missed
The idiom is 'miss the boat'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt sounds unnatural. Use 'boat'.
Related Phrases
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Ship has sailed
similarOpportunity is gone
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Miss the bus
synonymMissed chance
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