miss out

miss out

To lose the chance or opportunity to do something. Because I was so sick last week, I missed out on the chance to see my sister while she was in town. If you don't call the recruiter back right away, you're going to miss out.

See also: miss, out

miss out (on something)

 and lose out (on something)

to fail to participate in something; to fail to take part in something. I'm sorry I missed out on the ice cream. I lost out on getting in the class photo because I was sick that day.

See also: miss, out

miss out

v.

To be unable or fail to participate in something: I missed out on last month's concert because I was out of town. There's a lot going on at the fair, so set aside the whole day or you'll miss out!

See also: miss, out