miss out on

phrase

Synonyms of miss out onnext
: to lose a good opportunity for
missed out on a better job

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of miss out on was in 1929

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“Miss out on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miss%20out%20on. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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