Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
miss-the-bus
idiom
/mɪs ðə bʌs/
Definition
To fail to board a bus at the designated time, resulting in travel delay.
Examples
- She was rushing to the station, but unfortunately, she missed the bus by a few seconds.
- Don’t miss the bus; this is a great chance to invest in your future.
- If you keep procrastinating, you’ll miss the bus when it comes to applying for jobs.
Meaning
The phrase ‘miss the bus’ is often used metaphorically to describe missing out on an opportunity or being too late to take advantage of a situation.
Synonyms
- fall behind
- miss out
- pass up
- lose the opportunity
