miss out on — to fail to get the benefit of something, to lose an opportunity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to fail to get the benefit of something, to lose an opportunity
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɪs aʊt ɑːn/
Example Sentences
- He stayed home and missed out on the best party of the year.
- Don't miss out on this limited-time offer – buy two pizzas and get a free dinosaur costume!
- I missed out on the promotion because I was too busy playing mobile games during work hours.
miss out on
NOUN[/mɪs aʊt ɑːn/]
to fail to get the benefit of something, to lose an opportunity
He arrived late and missed out on the championship trophy ceremony.
The scout missed out on the prize with a shout!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'miss out on' combines Old English 'missan' (to miss, fail to hit) with the adverbial particles 'out' and 'on'. The three-part construction evolved to express the sense of completely failing to participate in or benefit from something, as if being pushed outside of an opportunity.
Breakdown
miss (Old English missan: to fail to hit, escape) + out (away, outside) + on (concerning, regarding). The particles 'out' and 'on' combine to intensify the notion of exclusion from a particular opportunity or experience.
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📝Examples
“He stayed home and missed out on the best party of the year.”
“Don't miss out on this limited-time offer – buy two pizzas and get a free dinosaur costume!”
“I missed out on the promotion because I was too busy playing mobile games during work hours.”
“Students who skip classes often miss out on important information.”
“She missed out on meeting her favorite celebrity because she was stuck in the bathroom.”
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