miss out on

Idioms  

1. Lose a chance for, fail to achieve, as in Ruth came late to the party and missed out on all the fun, or Trudy missed out on the promotion. [First half of 1900s] Also see lose out, def. 2.

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Example Sentences

The play-off defeat means the FAW will miss out on a much-needed financial boost - with budgets feeling the squeeze as a result.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

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.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

However, people with high blood sugar frequently miss out on some of these benefits from exercise, particularly improvements in how efficiently their bodies use oxygen.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

“If I wasn’t on it, I felt like I was going to miss out on something.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

But he had found a guide, and didn’t want to miss out on an opportunity.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho