The slang term “You snooze, you lose” means that if you hesitate or delay in taking action, you will miss out on a valuable opportunity or advantage.
This phrase suggests that if you are not proactive or quick to act, someone else will take advantage of the situation before you. It emphasizes the importance of being alert and decisive in order to seize opportunities before they slip away.
Example 1: “I saw a great deal on that new gadget, but I didn’t buy it right away. When I finally decided to purchase it, it was already sold out. You snooze, you lose!”
Example 2: “Bob was offered a promotion at work, but he hesitated to accept it. In the meantime, his colleague accepted the offer, and now he’s regretting not taking the opportunity. You snooze, you lose!”
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