Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing miss, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
miss the boat
CEFR B1To lose a chance to do something by being too slow or late.
Informal
give something a miss
CEFR B2to choose not to do, attend, or take part in something
Informal