lose out on


lose out on (something)

To miss the chance or opportunity to do, get, or participate in something. Because I was so sick last week, I lost out on the chance to see my sister while she was in town. I lost out on the promotion because I hadn't been logging my hours correctly in work.See also: lose, on, out

lose out on

To miss (an opportunity, for example).See also: lose, on, out