Miss a deadline
A2 · Work & Business · A2 collocations
Meaning
To fail to finish something by the time it is due.
Example
If we miss the deadline, the client may cancel the whole order.
How to use it
The opposite of 'meet a deadline'. If you need more time, ask to 'extend' the deadline.
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