Example: Man sollte keine Chance verpassen, um neue Dinge zu lernen.
Definition
"Eine Chance verpassen" means to miss or fail to take advantage of an opportunity. It implies not acting in time or overlooking a possibility that could lead to success or improvement, as in the example phrase: 'One should not miss a chance to learn new things.'
The phrase "eine Chance verpassen" combines the German verb "verpassen," meaning to miss or fail to catch, with "Chance," borrowed from the French word 'chance,' meaning opportunity or luck. Did you know? The word 'Chance' entered German in the 18th century, reflecting the influence of French on German vocabulary.
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