miss a beat

English

Verb

miss a beat (third-person singular simple present misses a beat, present participle missing a beat, simple past and past participle missed a beat)

1. Alternative form of skip a beat
   • 2024 February 4, David Hytner, “Arsenal ignite title hopes as Gabriel Martinelli punishes Liverpool error”, in The Guardian‎:

     Liverpool had barely missed a beat since the 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Anfield on 23 December, roaring forward on all four fronts.

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