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miss out

verb
  1. To miss an experience or lose an opportunity, etc. that should not be missed. (intransitive, transitive) · Anybody who does not try the homemade ice cream is really missing out.· He missed out on the chance to date her in high school. Now, she's married.
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By avoiding the vulnerability of being a novice, adults miss out on the exhilarating rush of incremental progress and genuine discovery.
Embracing the Ice: The Unexpected Joy of Being a Beginner, p. 1 · C1

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