the one that got away

The person that you could've and should've ended up with but didn't, usually because of a series of poor choices on your end. You pine over them and wonder what could've been all the while stalking them through mutual friends and on facebook, becoming extremely jealous over anyone that looks twice at them. You try to express your regret but they usually won't believe you unless you do some sort of grand gesture. The one that got away is someone that you will forever regret. In other words Trevor Sharod White.

I should've treated Roddy better, he is definitely the one that got away!

by 1scooby August 18, 2011

The One That Got Away

1. The mate from a past relationship or friendship who, in the present reality, seems the ideal match, if it weren't for some force beyond your control, fate or otherwise, keeping you apart.
2. In virtually any context, someone you meet and share a significant encounter with who holds qualities akin to "the one" but for circumstance sake you are separated from; always after the fact.

3. The person dated casually, but never seriously, who could have been more.
4. In Bro Parlance: The one girl who a guy liked but with whom he never quite connected or "scored".
5. More broadly, any love regret More apt: A One That Got Away.

Origin: Fishing phrase.

1. She hadn't seen James in years. And when she did, she wondered why they had ever broken up. All of a sudden she thought he might be The One That Got Away.
2. They had met on vacation, and he knew it was going be short. But Tom still considered Kayla to be The One That Got Away.
3. He had dated Rose during freshman year of college, but they decided to be friends and they've been close ever since. Every now and then he remembers what it was like to kiss her. Maybe she was The One That Got Away.
4. The girl you go to your 10 year high school reunion for: Maybe I can have that chance I never got with The One That Got Away.
5. Sally always wondered why Jeff had never called; she did have a a great rack, after all. He was just The One That Got Away.

by yozinator April 3, 2011

The one that got away

A reference to a person that could have been the true love of your life. A reference to a person you always wonder "What if...?"

"Dude! Who is that girl over there talking to your girlfriend? She is so hot!"
"The one that got away."

"Girl who's that handsome guy talking to your husband?"
"The one that got away."

by Mr Special August 18, 2019

dance with the one that brought you

The principle that someone should pay proper fealty to those who have gone out of their way to look after them.

Jill: Hey, did you see that hot guy who just walked in?

Jane: Easy, Jill. Your boyfriend is over there by the bar. You've gotta dance with the one that brought you.

by aceeeeeee December 9, 2008

The one that got away

“The one that got away” is an ex who has an exalted place among your past loves. She is the one you focus about. This ex was a good person, your breakup didn't change your opinion about this. She's someone who deserves love in their lives, someone another person would be lucky to be with.

If you're reading this, you are probably The one that got away.

by _The Secret_ November 13, 2019

The one that got away

The sweet, kind guy who showed his feelings and genuinely cared for a woman and would have treated her like a treasure.

If you are reading this, you are the one that got away, and the girl who went back to the other guy instead of dating you regrets her decision.

by anonymous February 4, 2022

You’re The One That I Want

I got chills, they're multiplying
And I'm losing control
'Cause the power you're supplying
It's electrifying!
You better shape up (do-do-do)
'Cause I need a man (do-do-do)
And my heart is set on you (and my heart is set on you)
You better shape up (do-do-do)
You better understand (do-do-do)
To my heart I must be true
Nothin' left, nothin' left for me to do (ooh)
You're the one that I want (you are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey
The one that I want (you are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey

You’re The One That I Want (you are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The one I need (the one I need)
Oh, yes, indeed (yes, indeed)
If you're filled with affection
You're too shy to convey
Meditate in my direction
Feel your way
I better shape up
'Cause you need a man, I need a man
Who can keep me satisfied
I better shape up (do-do-do)
If I'm gonna prove, you better prove
That my faith is justified, are you sure?
Yes, I'm sure down deep inside
You're the one that I want (you are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey
The one that I want (you are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey
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Ooh, ooh, ooh
The one I need (the one I need)
Oh, yes, indeed (oh, yes, indeed)
You're the one that I want (you are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey
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Ooh, ooh, ooh
The one I need (the one I need)
Oh, yes, indeed (yes, indeed), ooh-ooh!
You're the one that I want (you are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey
The one that I want (you are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey
The one that I want (you are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The one I need (the one I need)
Oh, yes, indeed (oh, yes, indeed)
You're the one that I want (you are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh...

by Gothic Miscreant October 6, 2023