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MISS THE BOAT

to miss an opportunity because one is too late
MISS THE BOAT
1. I saw the furniture advertised on sale, but I didn’t get to the store in time to buy it. I missed the boat on that one.
2. Daniel plans to apply for college at the last possible moment. If he doesn’t allow himself enough time, he’s going to miss the boat


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