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Mar 2024
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Miss the Boat

Danny Ballan
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"You snooze, you lose!" Discover the meaning behind "miss the boat," how to use it, and maybe even how to avoid missing out. Join us on English Express!

Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/miss-the-boat-unpacking-the-idioms-meaning-and-usage/

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