Miss out Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈmɪs/ /ˈaʊt

MISS-OUT

UK

mˈɪs/ /ˈaʊt

MISS-OUT

Definition

To not have the chance to experience something, often because you were not present or did not act. Usually refers to missing an opportunity or something enjoyable.

Usage & Nuances

'Miss out' is informal. Usually followed by 'on' + activity/thing ('miss out on a chance'). Used for experiences and opportunities, not objects. Common in spoken and casual writing. Don't confuse with 'miss' (to fail to catch) alone.

• Spanish: perderse - dejar pasar
• Portuguese (BR): perder - deixar passar (oportunidade)
• Portuguese (PT): perder - deixar passar (oportunidade)
• Chinese (Simplified): 错过 - 失去（机会）
• Chinese (Traditional): 錯過 - 失去（機會）
• Hindi: छूट जाना - मौका चूकना
• Arabic: يفوّت - يخسر (فرصة)
• Bengali: কিছু মিস করা - সুযোগ হারানো
• Russian: упустить (возможность) - пропустить (что-то интересное)
• Japanese: 逃す - 取り逃がす
• Vietnamese: bỏ lỡ - lỡ cơ hội
• Korean: 놓치다 - 기회를 놓치다
• Turkish: kaçırmak - fırsatı kaçırmak
• Urdu: موقع گنوانا - موقعہ ضائع کرنا
• Indonesian: kehilangan (kesempatan) - melewatkan

Example Sentences

I didn't want to miss out on the party.

basic

You will miss out if you don't try.

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Don't miss out on this great offer.

basic

If you leave early, you might miss out on all the fun.

natural

She hates to miss out when everyone else is involved.

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Act fast or you’ll miss out on tickets.

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