Context: I always give my best at work, and I'm turning a bit old these days. I was passed over for promotion, by someone new and much younger than me. I should have got that job instead!
Speaker 1: I can't believe someone half my age got promoted instead of me!
Speaker 2: Well,it can happen like that atimes
Speaker 1: Have you ever missed out on a promotion?
Speaker 2: Yes,it really hurts