Vocabulary

Form

to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away

verb vt
N1 freq #33

Example sentences

It is a pity that he should miss such a chance.

I think it a pity for you to lose such a chance.

Make hay while the sun shines.

The police followed a red herring while they let the true criminal escape.

It is a pity that you should lose such a chance.

Don't let opportunities pass by.

Don't let such a good opportunity go by.

This is too good a chance to lose.