Miss the boat
English Idiom
Meaning: To miss out on an opportunity that was available for a limited time. It implies that the chance has passed and cannot be taken advantage of anymore.
Origin: The idiom 'miss the boat' likely originated from the literal context of missing a scheduled boat departure, which was a common mode of transportation in the past. If you missed the boat, you were stranded and unable to reach your destination, thus losing out on your planned journey or opportunity.
Examples
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John missed the boat on investing in that startup; now it's worth millions.
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She missed the boat when she didn't apply for the scholarship last year.
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By the time they decided to buy the house, they had missed the boat, and it was already sold.
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I feel like I missed the boat on learning a new language during the lockdown.
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If you don't act quickly, you'll miss the boat on that limited-time offer.
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They missed the boat on the prime real estate market and now prices have skyrocketed.
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He realized he had missed the boat on submitting his application when the deadline passed.
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Missing the boat on early tech adoption can set your business back significantly.
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She missed the boat regarding that job opening because she didn't check her email promptly.
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Don’t miss the boat on this opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders.
