miss the boat
Be too late to take advantage of an opportunity
Definition
To be too late to take advantage of an opportunity
Examples
- I MISSED THE BOAT on that investment opportunity
- Don't MISS THE BOAT - buy your tickets now
- She MISSED THE BOAT when she decided not to apply for the job
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
- be too late
- lose your chance
Antonyms:
- be in time
- seize the opportunity