missing out

/ˈmɪsɪŋ aʊt/

not experiencing something enjoyable or beneficial

If you don't try new things, you might be missing out on great opportunities.

Not experiencing new things could mean you're not taking advantage of good chances.

informal

to not have or experience something enjoyable, beneficial, or important

She regretted not going to the concert; she felt like she was missing out.

She felt bad about not attending the concert because she thought she was missing a good experience.

Don't miss out on this limited-time offer!

Don't fail to take advantage of this special deal that won't last long.

Often used to express regret or to encourage someone to participate in something.

Collocations

missing out onnot experiencing or taking advantage of something

fear of missing out

Use 'missing out' to express regret or to encourage someone to participate in an activity.

Always use 'missing out' with an object (e.g., 'missing out on an opportunity').

Derived from the verb 'miss' (to fail to experience or have) and the preposition 'out' (indicating exclusion).

Commonly used in informal contexts to express regret or to encourage someone to join in an activity.

missing

not having or experiencing

verb

out

indicating exclusion or absence

preposition

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