amitte diem

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English - English
Amitte diem is one opposite form of 'carpe diem'. Amitte occasionem is another. Either way, the meaning in English is 'Let the opportunity slip by'. In the word by word translation, the verb 'amitte' means 'let slip by'. The noun 'diem' means 'day'. The noun 'occasionem' means 'occasion, opportunity'