miss a meeting
يتغيب عن اجتماع
Use `miss a meeting` to describe being absent from any scheduled professional or organized event.
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- Used when you are absent from a scheduled appointment or gathering.
- Common in business, school, and professional environments.
- Implies you were expected to attend but did not.
意味
This phrase means you weren't present at a scheduled gathering or appointment. It usually implies you were supposed to be there but couldn't make it.
主な例文
3 / 6Apologizing to a boss
I'm so sorry I missed the meeting; my internet went down.
أنا آسف جداً لأنني تغيبت عن الاجتماع؛ لقد انقطع الإنترنت عندي.
Texting a coworker
Did I miss the meeting, or is it still going on?
هل فاتني الاجتماع، أم أنه لا يزال مستمراً؟
Explaining a doctor's visit
I have to miss the meeting tomorrow for a check-up.
يجب أن أتغيب عن اجتماع الغد من أجل فحص طبي.
文化的背景
In many English-speaking countries, punctuality is a sign of respect. Missing a meeting without a valid excuse can affect your professional reputation. However, the rise of 'remote work' has made the phrase more common as people juggle digital calendars.
The 'Catch Up' Rule
If you miss a meeting, always ask: 'Can you bring me up to speed?' It shows you still care.
Miss vs. Lose
Never say 'I lost the meeting.' In English, you lose your keys, but you miss an event.
15秒でわかる
- Used when you are absent from a scheduled appointment or gathering.
- Common in business, school, and professional environments.
- Implies you were expected to attend but did not.
What It Means
To miss a meeting is simple. It means you were absent. Maybe you forgot. Maybe you were stuck in traffic. Either way, the chair was empty. It is a very common phrase. It covers both accidental and intentional absences.
How To Use It
You can use it in the past tense. I missed the meeting yesterday. You can use it for the future. I might miss the meeting tomorrow. It works with many subjects. He missed the meeting. They missed the meeting. It is a very flexible collocation.
When To Use It
Use it in professional settings. Use it for school or clubs. If you have a calendar invite, use this. It is perfect for explaining a mistake. I'm sorry I missed the meeting. It sounds honest and direct. You can also use it when asking for updates. Since I missed the meeting, what did I miss?
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for social hangouts. If you skip a movie with friends, don't say this. Say I couldn't make it. It sounds too corporate for a date. Don't use it if you were there but late. That is being late. Only use it if you were gone entirely.
Cultural Background
In Western business culture, time is money. Missing a meeting is often seen as a big deal. It can seem disrespectful to others' time. However, people are human. We have 'meeting fatigue' now. With Zoom and Teams, missing a meeting is easier. You just 'lose' the link!
Common Variations
You might hear skip a meeting. This sounds intentional. You might hear blow off a meeting. This is very informal. It means you didn't care. Catch up on a meeting is what you do after. You watch the recording or read notes.
使い方のコツ
This is a standard business collocation. It is safe to use in any professional environment. Just remember that 'miss' implies absence, while 'skip' implies a choice.
The 'Catch Up' Rule
If you miss a meeting, always ask: 'Can you bring me up to speed?' It shows you still care.
Miss vs. Lose
Never say 'I lost the meeting.' In English, you lose your keys, but you miss an event.
The 'Ghosting' Trend
In modern slang, if you miss a meeting on purpose without saying anything, people might say you 'ghosted' the call.
例文
6I'm so sorry I missed the meeting; my internet went down.
أنا آسف جداً لأنني تغيبت عن الاجتماع؛ لقد انقطع الإنترنت عندي.
A standard professional apology.
Did I miss the meeting, or is it still going on?
هل فاتني الاجتماع، أم أنه لا يزال مستمراً؟
Checking status informally.
I have to miss the meeting tomorrow for a check-up.
يجب أن أتغيب عن اجتماع الغد من أجل فحص طبي.
Giving advance notice.
I missed the meeting because my cat sat on my keyboard.
لقد فاتني الاجتماع لأن قطتي جلست على لوحة المفاتيح الخاصة بي.
A lighthearted, funny excuse.
I feel terrible that I missed the meeting where you got promoted.
أشعر بالسوء لأنني فوتت الاجتماع الذي تمت ترقيتك فيه.
Expressing regret for missing a big moment.
Any employee who misses the meeting must watch the recording.
يجب على أي موظف يتغيب عن الاجتماع مشاهدة التسجيل.
A rule or instruction.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct form of the phrase.
Oh no! I ___ the meeting because I fell asleep.
We use the past tense `missed` to describe an event that already happened.
Complete the sentence for a future plan.
If the train is late, I am going to ___ the meeting.
After 'going to', we use the base form of the verb `miss`.
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Formality of Missing a Meeting
Skipped it / Blew it off
I blew off the meeting to go surfing.
Missed the meeting
I missed the meeting due to traffic.
Was unable to attend
I was unable to attend the scheduled assembly.
When to say 'Miss a Meeting'
Work Office
Forgot the 9 AM sync.
Online Class
Zoom link didn't work.
Doctor's Office
Arrived 30 mins late.
Club/Hobby
Book club started early.
よくある質問
10 問No, it usually means you didn't attend at all. If you arrived halfway through, say I was late for the meeting.
Yes, you can say I missed my appointment. It's very similar to miss a meeting.
The phrase itself is neutral. However, missing one is usually seen as a negative thing, so add an apology like I'm sorry.
Miss sounds like an accident or an unavoidable problem. Skip sounds like you chose not to go.
Only if it was a formal club or group meeting. For a coffee date, say I couldn't make it.
This is a related idiom. It means you lost a chance to do something good, not just a literal meeting.
Yes, if the meeting is happening right now and you are not there. I'm missing the meeting because I'm stuck in the elevator!
Use I'm going to miss... or I will have to miss... to be polite.
It is very informal and means you ignored the meeting because you didn't want to go. Don't say this to your boss!
Adding out on makes it sound like you missed something fun or beneficial that happened during the meeting.
関連フレーズ
Skip a meeting
To intentionally not attend a meeting.
Make it to a meeting
To succeed in attending a meeting despite difficulties.
Call off a meeting
To cancel the meeting for everyone.
Sit in on a meeting
To attend a meeting just to listen, without participating much.
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