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Definition |
missing an opportunity |
Examples |
1) She missed the boat and couldn't
join the excursion. 2) If you don't act quickly, you'll
miss the boat and lose this
opportunity. |
Etymology |
It is rooted in the literal sense of
missing a boat as people, in the past, relied heavily on boats for
transportation. |
Synonyms |
miss the train, fall behind |
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