miss the boat vs overpass

miss the boat

verb
  • To fail to take advantage of an opportunity; to overlook or be too late to pursue an option or course of action. 

overpass

verb
  • To disregard, skip, or miss something. 

  • To pass above something, as when flying or moving on a higher road. 

  • To exceed, overstep, or transcend a limit, threshold, or goal. 

noun
  • A section of a road or path that crosses over an obstacle, especially another road, railway, etc. 

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