How to Pronounce "miss the boat"
expression
MISS thuh BOHT
MISS thuh BOHT
Definition
To miss an opportunity or chance because you didn't act quickly enough.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪs/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈboʊt
British English
mˈɪs/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MISS thuh BOHT
UK
MISS thuh BOHT
Listen in Context
If you don't apply soon, you'll miss the boat.
Many people wanted tickets but they missed the boat.
He waited too long and missed the boat on getting that job.
I was thinking about investing, but now it’s too late—I really missed the boat.