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miss out

/mɪs aʊt/

miss outverb

missed out

Past Simple

missed out

Past Participle

missing out

Gerund

/mɪs aʊt/

Translations

passer à côté deSe dit surtout d’une occasion, d’une expérience ou d’un bénéfice qu’on ne saisit pas.

Don't miss out on this chance to study abroad.

Ne passe pas à côté de cette chance d’étudier à l’étranger.

Additional translations

être privé deTour plus formel ; insiste sur l’absence de participation ou d’accès à quelque chose.

Definitions

To fail to include or take part in something.

She missed out on the opportunity to travel abroad because she didn't apply in time.

To fail to experience or enjoy something.

He missed out on the concert because he was stuck in traffic.

Synonyms

lose out on

pass up