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Define Missed The Boat Meaning

Missed The Boat
Someone who failed to take advantage of a good opportunity.

I could have hooked up with her but now she's with him. Man, I totally missed the boat on that one.
By Bellina
Missed The Boat
When a person or entity that was doing things good and enjoyed a good record out of it, all of a sudden does something really bad.

Did you see that new digital camera model? Nikon missed the boat on this one!
By Rita
Missed The Boat
To not take advantage of something in time.

When Jerry turned down the promotion, he soon discovered that he really missed the boat.
By Beatrisa