miss the boat meaning in Hindi

miss the boat in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 HSL Idioms & Phrases

   Select the idiom that means the same as the underlined segment in the given sentence.
   She forgot to apply for her internship abroad due to the ongoing marriage preparations she had to help with and now that opportunity is lost .

   AMissing the boatBBurning the midnight oilCTreading on thin iceDBeat about the bush
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Missing the boat

   The correct idiom that means the same as the underlined segment "opportunity is lost" is:
   Missing the boat
   Explanation:
   • "Missing the boat" means to miss an opportunity, which aligns with the idea of the opportunity being lost due to not applying for the internship in time.

2. SSC CGL 2020 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Miss the boat

   ATo lose an opportunityBTo settle down at a placeCTo do something carefullyDTo reach the end
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) To lose an opportunity

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option A (To lose an opportunity)
   Type: Idiom
   "Miss the boat" = to miss a chance / lose an opportunity (मौका चूकना).
   Why the others are wrong
   • settle down / do carefully / reach the end – not the meaning.

3. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Miss the boat

   AMissing good moments of your lifeBBeing too lateCMissing your medium of travelDMissing a good opportunity
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Missing a good opportunity

   Answer: Missing a good opportunity
   Solution:
   • The idiom "miss the boat" means to miss a good opportunity because of delay or lack of action – अच्छे मौके को खो देना (देर कर देने की वजह से).
   • It does not literally refer to missing a boat or travel, but rather to failing to take advantage of something at the right time.
   • Example: I wanted to invest early, but I missed the boat.
   Incorrect options:
   • "Missing good moments of your life" – too general
   • "Being too late" – partly correct, but doesn’t capture the idea of losing an opportunity
   • "Missing your medium of travel" – literal, not idiomatic
   Therefore, the correct meaning is: Missing a good opportunity.

4. SSC CPO 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
   There are others waiting to grab an opportunity; if you don’t act fast, you are going to ________.

   Aa full boatBbe in the same boatCpush the boat outDmiss the boat
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) miss the boat

   The most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank is: "miss the boat"
   A full boat: This phrase typically refers to a situation where something is at maximum capacity or full.
   Be in the same boat: This idiom means to be in the same situation or facing the same circumstances as someone else.
   Push the boat out: This idiom means to spend money or make an extravagant effort for a special occasion or to celebrate something.
   Miss the boat: This idiom means to fail to take advantage of an opportunity because one acted too slowly or missed the appropriate moment.

Examples

• “If you don't apply now, you'll miss the boat for admission.”

miss the boat – questions

What is the meaning of miss the boat in Hindi?

miss the boat means “मौका चूक जाना” in Hindi. In English: To lose an opportunity by being too slow to act.

Has miss the boat been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – miss the boat has been asked 6 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 HSL, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CPO 2023 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-2.

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