"the one that got away" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} the one that got away
  1. (idiomatic) A former romantic partner who retains a special place in one's memory and whose loss one regrets. Tags: idiomatic
    Sense id: en-the_one_that_got_away-en-noun-oJM5DqYD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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