lost the bait
Typically a fishing term
used when waiting for action and you realize that you lost your bait and no such action will occur
Can also describe a missed opportunity or lost chance
used when waiting for action and you realize that you lost your bait and no such action will occur
Can also describe a missed opportunity or lost chance
He waited for her call or any sign to show that she still cared. After a few months he realized that he lost the bait.