pass up an opportunity

成語所屬單字pass up

pass up an opportunity — 慣用語

1. to fail to take advantage of a good chance that appears in your life, often lead

1.慣用語
釋義

錯失良機

to fail to take advantage of a good chance that appears in your life, often leading to regret later

例句

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.