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Idioms & Expressions
Miss the boat
Used when acknowledging a lost chance due to tardiness or indecision.
Literal Meaning
To fail to board a boat or ship, typically a large watercraft used for transport.
Actual Meaning
To miss an opportunity by being too slow or late
Examples in Context

'We missed the boat on that investment.' (Translation: We missed the opportunity)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Opportunity lost
  • 2Too late
  • 3Should have acted
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
miss an opportunity
fall behind
lose out
let it slip
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