idiom

miss the boat

3Sections

To be too late to take advantage of an opportunity

Definition

To be too late to take advantage of an opportunity

Examples

  • I MISSED THE BOAT on that investment opportunity
  • Don't MISS THE BOAT - buy your tickets now
  • She MISSED THE BOAT when she decided not to apply for the job

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • be too late
  • lose your chance

Antonyms:

  • be in time
  • seize the opportunity

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