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Miss The Boat


The phrase ‘miss the boat’ literally means: to miss a good opportunity.


Example of use: "My friends are off to ski. I missed the boat this time, but I will join them next season".


Interesting fact about Miss The Boat

This phrase is also common to use as a warning! For example: "don't miss the boat." Or "do it now before you miss the boat."