miss the boat
phrase
: to fail to take advantage of an opportunity
missed the boat on buying stock in the company early on
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“Miss the boat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miss%20the%20boat. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.
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