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to miss the boat
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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.
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I missed the bus, so I had to catch a ride with a friend.
I left work later than I had hoped, so I missed the bus.
We missed the bus, so we had to thumb a lift from a passing car.
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!
