miss a beat

not miss a beat

To not slow down, pause, or lose one's place, especially in spite of a potential distraction or disruption. The boss didn't miss a beat during the meeting when his son-in-law walked in 45 minutes late. You can't fluster my mother. No matter how you try to shock or annoy her, she never misses a beat.

miss a beat

Hesitate momentarily, out of embarrassment or confusion. This expression is most often used in a negative context, as in He sidestepped the reporter's probe into his personal life without missing a beat, or Not missing a beat, she outlined all the reasons for her decision. This expression alludes to the regular beat of musical time. [Mid-1900s]

miss a beat

hesitate or falter, especially in demanding circumstances or when making a transition from one activity to another.

词组	miss a beat
释义	miss a beat not miss a beat To not slow down, pause, or lose one's place, especially in spite of a potential distraction or disruption. The boss didn't miss a beat during the meeting when his son-in-law walked in 45 minutes late. You can't fluster my mother. No matter how you try to shock or annoy her, she never misses a beat. See also: beat, miss, not Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. miss a beat Hesitate momentarily, out of embarrassment or confusion. This expression is most often used in a negative context, as in He sidestepped the reporter's probe into his personal life without missing a beat, or Not missing a beat, she outlined all the reasons for her decision. This expression alludes to the regular beat of musical time. [Mid-1900s] See also: beat, miss The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. miss a beat hesitate or falter, especially in demanding circumstances or when making a transition from one activity to another. See also: beat, miss Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: not miss a beat not skip a beat skip a beat without skipping a beat without missing a beat get on with (something) get on with it recollect re-collect recollect (oneself)
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