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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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As a result, they miss out on early interventions that can help neurodivergent children navigate challenging environments.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

No one wanted to miss out on the show and the couple’s “Megxit” was the most tantalizing story in town.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Wednesday that the continent could not afford to miss out on the artificial intelligence revolution as the continent's growth model comes under increasing pressure.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

Sustaining a series of small financial losses when they’re 25 can leave them far poorer when they’re 55 or 65 as they miss out on decades of portfolio growth and compounding interest.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

“Well, that’s a chance I got to take, beautiful as I am. But if you ain’t well a week from today, you’re gonna miss out on the turkey and stuffings.”

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson

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