Id | ESLPod_1027_WE_1728 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 1027 |
Episode Title | Adding Condiments to Food |
Phrase | to miss out |
Text | The phrase "to miss out," in this podcast, means to not experience something, or to not have an opportunity to see or do something that is good or pleasurable: "I know you're on a diet, but don't you want to try this cake? You're missing out!" The phrase "to miss the point" means to not understand someone's main idea: "When you focus on such tiny details, you miss the point!" The phrase "to miss the boat" means to not take advantage of an opportunity: "We really missed the boat when we chose not to invest in our computer company 20 years ago." Finally, the phrase "to miss the mark" means to not reach one's goals or to not be successful: "Last year, our sales figures missed the mark, so we'll have to try twice as hard this year." |
Topics | Food + Drink |
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