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miss the boat

/mɪs ðə boʊt/ /mɪs ðə bəʊt/
idiom Everyday Life Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 fırsatı kaçırmak, treni kaçırmak

Definition (English)

To lose an opportunity to do something because you are too slow to act.

Example Sentences

  1. You'll miss the boat if you don't decide soon.
    Yakında karar vermezsen fırsatı kaçırırsın.
  2. I missed the boat on that investment.
    O yatırım fırsatını kaçırdım.
  3. Don't miss the boat on this job offer!
    Bu iş teklifini kaçırma!

Synonyms

lose an opportunitymiss the chancefail to act in time

Phrases 14

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