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Choose the correct meaning of the phrase in quotes. I could not submit my college fee on time. I "missed the boat".Select one:a. Missed his college daysb. Lost an opportunityc. Was short of fundsd. Let the boat leave

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Choose the correct meaning of the phrase in quotes. I could not submit my college fee on time. I "missed the boat".Select one:a. Missed his college daysb. Lost an opportunityc. Was short of fundsd. Let the boat leave

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The correct answer is b. Lost an opportunity. The phrase "missed the boat" is an idiom that means to miss out on an opportunity.

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