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March 2023

To miss the boat

ENGLISH IDIOM OF THE MONTH:
„To miss the boat“

 

MEANING
When you do something after a deadline.

TRANSLATION
Eine ideale Gelegenheit verpassen/Chance vergeben.
wörtlich: Das Boot verpassen.

EXAMPLE
Your application for the job is 1 week too late. You have missed the boat.