Example:
Susan: Oh! They were giving away free samples of cheesecake in the cafeteria this morning?
Ian: Yes, it was delicious. You missed the boat!
Monday, March 31, 2014
MISS THE BOAT
"To miss the boat" means to be too late to get something you want or need.
Example:
Susan: Oh! They were giving away free samples of cheesecake in the cafeteria this morning?
Ian: Yes, it was delicious. You missed the boat!
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Example:
Susan: Oh! They were giving away free samples of cheesecake in the cafeteria this morning?
Ian: Yes, it was delicious. You missed the boat!
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