تلاش کریں
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.
مثال
I missed the bus.
He is late, perhaps he missed the bus.
She missed the bus, hence she arrived late to the meeting.
Today feels like a bad hair day for him, with one mishap after another, from spilling coffee on his shirt to missing the bus.
Don't make such a big thing about missing the bus: there'll be another one along in a minute.
