English

Verb

miss a trick ‎(third-person singular simple present misses a trick, present participle missing a trick, simple past and past participle missed a trick)

1. To allow an advantageous opportunity to pass by.

   John managed to make a profit on that old car you sold him. He never misses a trick, does he?

   • 2005, A. Furnham, The People Business: Psychological Reflections on Management

     You missed a trick and placed people in danger.

Usage notes

• Often used in negative constructions.