Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to slip through your fingers
idiom
/tʊ slɪp θruː jʊər ˈfɪŋɡərz/
Definition
To lose something or let it pass by without being able to keep it or hold onto it.
Examples
- She let her chance to study abroad slip through her fingers because she hesitated too long.
- Opportunities often slip through your fingers if you’re not ready to seize them.
Meaning
This phrase describes the feeling of losing an opportunity, idea, or person that was within reach but is now unattainable.
Synonyms
- to miss out on
- to lose
- to let go
- to overlook
