pass up an opportunity
idiomPart ofpass up
pass up an opportunity — idiom
1. to fail to take advantage of a good chance that appears in your life, often lead
1.idiom
Definition
to fail to take advantage of a good chance that appears in your life, often leading to regret later
Example
Mei-Lin regretted passing up the opportunity to study Mandarin in Beijing.
You should think twice before passing up the opportunity to gain experience in another country.