miss out

/mˈɪs ˈaʊt/

to miss out

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: miss]

to not be able to experience or fail to take part in something that others do

*** to fail to include someone or something

Examples

1. I missed out on a great job opportunity because I didn't act quickly enough, but I learned that opportunity never knocks twice at any man's door.

2. By the time they realized that they were in their golden years, they had already missed out on some opportunities to travel and explore.

3. We should book our seats for the movie premiere as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

4. You guys really missed out.