miss one's tip
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Meaning · English
To fail in one's plan or attempt.
Register: archaic, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You attack him for making himself conspicuous at the sale of Shakspeare's house. You seem to think he has missed his tip. No, he hasn't. Scores and scores of the British public, in spite of anything you may say, will connect Shakspeare with George Jones.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “miss one's tip” mean?
To fail in one's plan or attempt.
Is “miss one's tip” formal or informal?
miss one's tip is generally archaic, slang.