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Miss the boat

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Not Always Negative

While often about a lost chance, it can describe a missed misfortune, hence not entirely regrettable.

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He missed the boat on that risky investment and actually saved money.
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Informal Context

Used in casual conversations, might not be suitable for very formal writing.

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She missed the boat when the manager was handing out the concert tickets.
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Cultural Nuance

Commonly used in business and personal contexts where seizing the moment is valued.

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I feel like I missed the boat on studying abroad this semester.
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