Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Miss the boat
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Fail to take advantage of an opportunity.
- If someone misses the boat, it implies that they did not act or make a decision at the right time, and as a result, they have lost the opportunity.
- Example: My friends are off to ski. I missed the boat this time, but I will join them next season.