An English idiom: to miss the boat
“Miss the boat” means “to miss an opportunity”
For example, we can say, “The sale ends today at noon. If we don’t hurry, we’re going to miss the boat!”
Business people often try to rush people, to make them think they will miss out on a great thing if they don’t buy now. Have you ever felt that you would “miss the boat” if you didn’t buy something right away? Have you ever “missed the boat” when you had an opportunity at work, or at school, or in love maybe?
Well, don’t miss the boat now - memorize this idiom and use it the next time a good “boat” passes by!