Miss a trick Meaning in English
expression
ˈmɪs/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɹɪk
MISS-uh-TRIK
mˈɪs/ /æɪ/ /tɹˈɪk
MISS-uh-TRIK
التعريف
To fail to notice or take advantage of a good opportunity.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
This is an informal, idiomatic British English expression, often used when someone could have benefited but didn't realize it in time. Often heard as "don't miss a trick" (be always alert). Not related to magic tricks or deception.
Spanish: perder una oportunidadPortuguese (BR): perder uma oportunidadePortuguese (PT): perder uma oportunidadeChinese (Simplified): 错失良机 - 错过机会Chinese (Traditional): 錯失良機 - 錯過機會Hindi: मौका चूकनाArabic: يفوت فرصةBengali: একটা সুযোগ হাতছাড়া করা - কোনো সুযোগ মিস করাRussian: упустить возможность - упустить шансJapanese: チャンスを逃す - 機会を見逃すVietnamese: bỏ lỡ cơ hộiKorean: 기회를 놓치다Turkish: fırsatı kaçırmakUrdu: موقع کھو دینا - موقع ضائع کر دیناIndonesian: melewatkan kesempatan
جمل نموذجية
If you don't apply for that job, you'll miss a trick.
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She missed a trick by not investing in that company early.
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Don’t miss a trick—look for sales whenever you shop.
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You really missed a trick not asking him for advice—he’s an expert.
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Brands don’t miss a trick when it comes to social media—they’re everywhere.
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We can’t afford to miss a trick with this project—let’s pay close attention to every detail.
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