lost on
idiom
: not appreciated or understood by (someone)
The jokes were lost on me.
The meaning of her sarcastic remark wasn't lost on him.
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The art of putting pen to paper isn’t lost on younger leaders either.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
That contradiction isn’t lost on critics or supporters.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Espinoza suffered a gash on his leg that forced him from the match in the second half, and the Quakes lost on penalty kicks after taking leads in regulation and extra time.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
While the action-awareness gap isn’t lost on climate crusaders and corporate comptrollers alike, most climate solutions for reduction start with sentience—fashion included, and no, not just in trend forecasting.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
That contradiction isn’t lost on critics or supporters.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Espinoza suffered a gash on his leg that forced him from the match in the second half, and the Quakes lost on penalty kicks after taking leads in regulation and extra time.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
While the action-awareness gap isn’t lost on climate crusaders and corporate comptrollers alike, most climate solutions for reduction start with sentience—fashion included, and no, not just in trend forecasting.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Lost on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lost%20on. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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