Αναζήτηση
to miss the boat
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μη αξιοποιώντας την ευκαιρία
to lose the chance to take advantage of something, particularly a good opportunity
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What is the origin of the idiom "miss the boat" and when to use it?
The idiom "miss the boat" comes from the idea of a boat or ship leaving a dock or port, and someone arriving too late to board it. The idiom can be used in a wide range of situations, from missing a job opportunity to failing to invest in a profitable venture. It is often used to express regret or disappointment at having missed out on something that was potentially valuable or rewarding.
Παράδειγμα
Sod it, I missed the bus again!
She missed the bus, hence she arrived late to the meeting.
He missed the bus because of the traffic jam.
I came close to missing the bus but managed to catch it just in time.
She missed the bus, now she has to wait for the next one.
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