parade passed someone by
The idiom "parade passed someone by" is often used to describe situations where someone misses out on significant opportunities or experiences that others are enjoying.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To miss an important opportunity or event that others are experiencing.
Example
- While everyone else got promoted, he felt like the parade had passed him by.
- She realized too late that the parade had passed her by when it came to investing in that company.
C1Career
(informal)To no longer be competitive or relevant in a particular role or field.
Example
- After years away from the industry, he felt the parade had passed him by and struggled to find a new job.
- She knew the parade had passed her by when she couldn't keep up with the latest technology trends.
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