ocasião desperdiçada
[o-ka-zi-ˈɐ̃w dɛ-spɛɾ-di-ˈsa-da]
noun phrasefemininepl: ocasiões desperdiçadas
missed opportunity, wasted opportunity
1. An opportunity or chance that was not taken advantage of or was lost
It was a missed opportunity to invest in that company early.
Foi uma ocasião desperdiçada investir naquela empresa cedo.
2. A favorable moment that passed without being utilized
Not attending that meeting was a wasted opportunity for networking.
Não comparecer àquela reunião foi uma ocasião desperdiçada para fazer contatos.
NYC Slang
blown opportunity, missed shot
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