misses, missed, missing
to miss out on
phrasal verb
Not receive an opportunity or advantage
- 1He missed out on the promotion because he was late.
- 2They missed out on the chance to invest early.
When you do not take part in something good or fun, or you do not get something that could help you, you lose a chance. For example, if you do not go to a party, you lose the fun and meeting friends that others enjoy.
People often say they "missed out on" a concert, sale, or special event when they couldn't go, so listen for this phrase when friends talk about things they wish they had done.
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in a medical conference room
The Missed Seminar
Rebecca
I heard Dr. Smith's seminar was incredible this morning.
Kenneth
Oh no, I had to cover a shift and missed out on it.
Rebecca
That's unfortunate, he shared some groundbreaking research.
Kenneth
I hope they recorded it so I can catch up later.
at the golf course
The Unattended Tournament
Deborah
I heard the tournament was amazing yesterday.
Christopher
Yeah, I couldn't make it. I missed out on playing with the pros.
Deborah
That's a shame! It was a great chance to learn from them.
Christopher
I know, I'll make sure to join next time.
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Similar to "to miss out on":
- 1be deprived of
- 2be excluded from
