The missed flight
Example: Missed flight occurs when passenger fails to board
Definition
"The missed flight" refers to a situation in tourism when a passenger fails to board their scheduled airplane at the designated departure time, often resulting in delays, additional costs, or the need to reschedule travel plans.
Etymology
The phrase "the missed flight" combines the verb 'missed,' derived from Old English 'missan' meaning to fail to hit or reach, and the noun 'flight,' from Old English 'flyht,' meaning a journey through the air. Together, they describe the event of failing to catch an airplane on time.
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"The missed flight" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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