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Daily English Pod
I’m Jale, an English teacher and graduate in Applied Linguistics from Canada. From Monday to Friday, I share short, practical educational podcasts. On Saturdays, you’ll hear an engaging story, and on Sundays, we explore artistic topics. Like a real magazine, these podcasts cover current issues, culture, society, and history in clear, easy-to-understand English. If you’re interested in learning English and understanding the world around you, this podcast is for you. With me, you’ll not only practice English but also gain a broader perspective on the world.
Daily English Pod
You snooze, you lose
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You snooze, you lose
means if you wait or hesitate, you may miss an opportunity.
Examples:
1- She always wanted to tell her father how much she appreciated him, but she kept waiting for the perfect moment — and when she finally tried, it was too late. You snooze, you lose.
2- He had a brilliant business idea but hesitated out of fear, and months later someone else launched exactly the same thing. You snooze, you lose.
Hello and welcome back to Daily English.. Today’s expression is short, catchy, and extremely common in everyday English. The expression is you snooze, you lose, one more time: you snooze, you lose. Listen carefully and try to guess the meaning.
Think about this situation: You see a great job opportunity online. You think, “I’ll apply tomorrow.” But someone else applies immediately and gets the position. The next day, the vacancy is closed.
or Tickets for your favorite concert go on sale at noon. One person buys them right away. Another waits… and when they check again a few hours later, they’re gone.
Have you guessed the expression? You snooze, you lose” means if you wait or hesitate, you may miss an opportunity.
It’s informal, often playful, and sometimes used to gently tease someone who was too slow to act.
1- She always wanted to tell her father how much she appreciated him, but she kept waiting for the perfect moment — and when she finally tried, it was too late. You snooze, you lose.
2- He had a brilliant business idea but hesitated out of fear, and months later someone else launched exactly the same thing. You snooze, you lose.
3- She always wanted to improve her English but kept waiting for “the perfect moment.” Years passed, and she realized she could have already been fluent by now. You snooze, you lose.
Sometimes, opportunities don’t wait for the perfect moment. Even small, quick actions can change our direction. And often, the right moment isn’t in the future — it’s right now.
Have you ever waited too long and missed something important? Or acted quickly and got a great result? Can you think of your own “you snooze, you lose” moment? I'd love to hear it.
Thank you so much for listening. If today’s episode hit home for you, share it with someone who tends to wait too long or please take the needed action today if you have been procrastinating.
See you tomorrow remember… Don’t snooze — or you might lose. Have a beautiful day