意思
To lose an opportunity by not taking action quickly enough.
文化背景
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.
意思
To lose an opportunity by not taking action quickly enough.
Use 'on'
Always add 'on' when you want to say what you missed.
自我测试
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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练习题库
1 练习I waited too long to buy the house, so I ____ the boat.
The idiom is 'miss the boat'.
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常见问题
1 个问题It sounds unnatural. Use 'boat'.
相关表达
Ship has sailed
similarOpportunity is gone
Miss the bus
synonymMissed chance