Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

What is the meaning of the phrase" miss the boat"?

Options:

miss a person

miss the transport

making a mistake

miss a chance

Correct Answer:

miss a chance

Explanation:

The answer is (4) miss a chance.

The other options are incorrect.

  • (1) miss a person means to not see or meet someone that you were expecting to see.
  • (2) miss the transport means to not be able to catch a train, bus, or other form of transportation.
  • (3) making a mistake means to do something wrong or incorrect.