2You messed up a employment opportunity

3The idiom in the puzzle is "miss the ____"

4Encapsulates a common BEING experience which is the opportunity to seize something beneficial but failing to do so due to delay or inaction

7You missed the boat by not registering for the CLASS; spots filled up quickly

10It is often used to express THIS or disappointment at having missed out on something that was potentially valuable or rewarding

12You missed the boat by not applying for the scholarship before the ____line

13You failed to finance in a profitable venture

14You missed the boat on buying tickets for the concert; they sold out in

16You missed the boat being to late on getting the early bird discount during the ____ light special

1Your boat or ship has already left the dock or

3You arrived too late to get into it

5The idiom likely emerged from THIS contexts, where timing was crucial for embarking on journeys over the sea or transporting goods down a river. Over time, the expression evolved to encompass missed opportunities in various aspects of life, beyond just THESE activities.

6You missed the boat on booking accommodations for the holiday weekend; all the ______ were fully booked by the time you started looking

8You missed the boat not investing in that new idea; now it's worth millions

9You missed the boat on __________ the limited-edition sneakers; by the time you went to the store, they were all sold out

11You missed the boat on submitting your proposal to the committee because you underestimated the deadline and ran out of

15You missed the boat on auditioning for the SHOW because you misread the audition schedule