let sth. slip by ;
It would be foolish to let such an opportunity slip; it's a chance of a lifetime.
坐失这个良机, 那是太傻了,这是一生中难得的机会.
Since you are not sure of a minute, throw not away an hour.
既然你不能把握一分钟, 就不应坐失一小时.
They gave away their last chance of winning the match.
他们坐失赢得比赛的最后机会.
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