[영어 관용표현] MISS THE BOAT

MISS THE BOAT

 

 

Meaning

 

The phrase "miss the boat" means to miss an opportunity or fail to take advantage of a favorable situation, often because of a delay or hesitation.

 

 

Example sentences

 

1. I didn't invest in the stock market early enough, and now I feel like I've missed the boat on making significant profits.
2. She didn't submit her application on time, so she missed the boat for the scholarship opportunity.
3. We were planning to buy tickets to the concert, but by the time we checked, they were sold out—we missed the boat.
4. If you don't act quickly, you'll miss the boat on getting the best deals during the holiday sales.
5. He waited too long to ask her out, and now she's already dating someone else—he missed the boat.
6. I wanted to join the club, but I missed the boat because I didn't sign up before the deadline.
7. They didn't sign the contract when they had the chance, and now they've missed the boat on securing the deal.
8. She didn't register for the workshop in time, so she missed the boat on attending the session.
9. If you don't apply for the job now, you might miss the boat on the opportunity to work for that company.
10. The housing market was booming last year, but I missed the boat on buying a house because I couldn't secure a mortgage in time.