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UK//aɪ mɪst maɪ tʃæns//US//aɪ mɪst maɪ tʃæns//

Meaning of I missed my chance

I did not take advantage of an opportunity.

In simple words: I didn't get the opportunity I wanted.

I missed my chance in a sentence

  • I missed my chance to apply for the job.
  • After he missed his chance to ask her out, he felt regret.
  • She realized she missed her chance to travel abroad last summer.
  • I can't believe I missed my chance to meet my favorite author!
  • When the sale ended, I knew I had missed my chance to save money.

How to use I missed my chance

Use this expression to convey a feeling of regret about not taking an opportunity. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Imagine a clock ticking down as you watch your chance disappear.

Related words

Collocations with I missed my chance

  • miss a chance
  • miss an opportunity
  • missed chances
  • missed opportunities
  • miss a moment

Synonyms for I missed my chance

  • lost my opportunity
  • forfeited my chance
  • didn't seize my chance
  • overlooked my chance
  • passed up my opportunity

Common mistakes with I missed my chance

  • Confusing with 'missed the opportunity' - both are correct but used differently.
  • Focusing too much on the time, instead of the feeling of loss.
  • Omitting 'my' - it sounds incomplete.

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Frequently asked questions about I missed my chance

What does I missed my chance mean?

I didn't get the opportunity I wanted.

What is the definition of I missed my chance?

I did not take advantage of an opportunity.

How do you use I missed my chance in a sentence?

I missed my chance to apply for the job.

Can you give another example of I missed my chance?

After he missed his chance to ask her out, he felt regret.

What are synonyms for I missed my chance?

Common alternatives include lost my opportunity, forfeited my chance, didn't seize my chance, overlooked my chance, passed up my opportunity.

What words go with I missed my chance?

It commonly pairs with miss a chance, miss an opportunity, missed chances, missed opportunities, miss a moment.

What are common mistakes when using I missed my chance?

Confusing with 'missed the opportunity' - both are correct but used differently. Focusing too much on the time, instead of the feeling of loss. Omitting 'my' - it sounds incomplete.

How do you pronounce I missed my chance?

US: //aɪ mɪst maɪ tʃæns//, UK: //aɪ mɪst maɪ tʃæns//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I missed my chance?

Use this expression to convey a feeling of regret about not taking an opportunity. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.