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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Miss the boat
    Question

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
    Miss the boat

    A.

    Miss the goal of life

    B.

    Miss the person

    C.

    Miss an opportunity

    D.

    Miss the journey

    Correct option is C

    Option (c) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
    Idiom: Miss the boat – To miss an opportunity or chance. (मौका चूक जाना)
    Example: He missed the boat by not applying for the job in time.
    3 Other related idioms and their meanings:
    · Let the opportunity slip – Miss a chance (मौका गवां देना)
    · Blow your chance – Ruin a good opportunity (अवसर बर्बाद कर देना)
    · Too late the hero – Act after the time has passed (देर से काम आना)

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