lost on

phrase

: not appreciated or understood by (someone)

The jokes were lost on me.

The meaning of her sarcastic remark wasn't lost on him.

Examples of lost on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It was hardly lost on her that her legal status was temporary. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026

His decision to receive the opening kickoff in overtime drew scrutiny after the Jets went three-and-out and lost on Trey Smack’s field goal. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026

This is not lost on fans or those in the business of promoting Haitian music. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

The importance of 30 years wasn’t lost on the team, Marotta said. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for lost on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon