slip through your fingers
To lose a chance or opportunity that you almost had because you did not use it in time.
slip through your fingers
To lose a chance or opportunity that you almost had because you did not use it in time.
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Examples
"He let the scholarship slip through his fingers by missing the deadline."
"Do not let this opportunity slip through your fingers."
Mnemonic Trick
Imagine holding sand in your hand: the harder you try, the faster it falls away.
Cultural Context
Used in everyday and formal English to talk about missed chances, lost prizes, or opportunities that disappeared. It works well in essays about career decisions, education, and personal development.
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