not miss much
not miss much
To be exceptionally alert to what is going on around one. Despite the boss's rather hands-off approach to managing the team, she doesn't miss much of what goes on around the office.
See also: miss, much, not
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
not miss much
and not miss a thing1. Inf. not to miss observing any part of what is going on. (Usually with do as in the examples.) Ted doesn't miss much. He is very alert. The puppy doesn't miss a thing. He sees every move you make.
2. Inf. not to miss experiencing something that really was not worth experiencing anyway. (Usually with do as in the examples.) I missed the big sales meeting last week, but I understand I didn't miss much. Bill: I didn't see that new movie that is showing at the theater. Tom: You didn't miss much; it was pretty bad.
See also: miss, much, not
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
miss much
see under not miss a trick.
See also: miss, much
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
not miss much
be alert to or aware of everything that is happening around you. informalSee also: miss, much, not
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- miss much
- not miss a thing
- in bad
- in bad with (one)
- get (one) where (one) lives
- hit (one) where (one) lives
- hit one where one lives
- hit where you live
- enable
- enable to do