Role play A: I can't wait to get there. B: How …I get to next lane A: Oh, Machelle, that should've been sailed. U just missed the exist. B: Oh man, I didn't hear the GPS. A: Yeah, well, it's too late now. We have to get off the highway. B:Oh, I really missed the boat on that, didn't I? A: It's ok. We'll get there.

AEE 2262: That Ship Has Sailed! How to Talk About a Missed Opportunity in English 1. That ship has sailed. when something is over or there was chance / a window for something to happen and it's gone . it's not available anymore. eg, i thought they would be a great couple, but the ship has sailed, he has a new girl friend . i was hoping to get the job, but i call and unfortunately the ship has sailed, they already chose someone. it shouldn't be profound, it could be missing something small. eg, shall we go to the movie ? oh that ship has sailed, the last show has began ten mins ago. 2. it's too late eg, oh no i wanna to sign up but it's too late now, they are sold out . 3. miss the boat ( bigger things have missed) eg, i really miss the boat on that... i can't wait to get there. ok help me get to the next lane 车道 oh Michael that ship has been sailed, you just miss that exit. oh man i didn't heard the GPS . well it's too late now, we have to get off the highway. oh i really miss the boat on that one didn't i? it's ok, we will get there .

1. that ship has sailed(there was a chance or window for something to happen, and it's gone. The things can no longer happen.) Bonus: a window of opportunity Ex: I thought they would be a great couple, but that ship has sailed, and has a new girlfriend. I was hoping to get the job. I called and unfortunately that ship has sailed. They already chose someone.