miss out
Britishverb
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(tr, adverb) to leave out; overlook
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to fail to experience
by leaving early you missed out on the celebrations
Example Sentences
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A party that Italy will also miss out on following their loss, also on penalties, against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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The club are planning for both eventualities in the transfer market, whether they qualify or miss out.
From BBC
Ten years ago on Sunday, John McGinn won the first of his 84 international caps, but two months ago he was "scared" he would miss out on the biggest of them all as Scotland end a 28-year wait to play at another World Cup finals.
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The play-off defeat means the FAW will miss out on a much-needed financial boost - with budgets feeling the squeeze as a result.
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After failing to qualify for Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, Italy are on the brink of becoming the first former winners to miss out on three consecutive tournaments.
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