miss out

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to leave out; overlook

2. to fail to experience

   by leaving early you missed out on the celebrations

Example Sentences

"I thought it was like an exclusive opportunity and I really didn't want to miss out," Seb says.

Read more on BBC

Although 104 players will receive direct entry into the Melbourne draw, that includes those with protected rankings, meaning Boulter - who sustained a hip injury in October - could miss out despite currently occupying 100th spot.

Read more on BBC

Molly spent long periods in hospital and said she was forced to miss out on most of her secondary education.

Read more on BBC

England are due to confirm their XI for the first Test on Thursday, with spinner Shoaib Bashir likely to miss out from the 12-man squad named on Wednesday.

Read more on BBC

Again they were home for their semi-final – an emphatic 4-1 win over Finland – and the final against Poland, but they lost that game on penalties to miss out on qualification for Euro 2024 in gut-wrenching fashion.

Read more on BBC

Related Words

• bypass 
• delete 
• discard 
• disregard 
• edit 
• eliminate 
• ignore 
• neglect 
• overlook 
• prohibit 
• skip 
• withhold