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تعریف و معنای "miss the boat"

to miss the boat
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to lose the chance to take advantage of something, particularly a good opportunity
to [miss] the (boat|bus) definition and meaning

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.

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She thought missing the bus was a disaster, but in the grand scheme of things, it's just small potatoes.
Sod it, I missed the bus again!
She cursed her luck when she missed the bus by mere seconds.
He missed the bus two days in a row.
He missed the bus because of the traffic jam.
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