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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Unexpectedly, River then lost on penalties in the play-offs to Platense, who shocked everyone and won a top league title for the first time in their history.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Apparently, the lesson was lost on Colorado politicians and bureaucrats who are determined to force people of faith to choose between exercising their religion and serving their clients in the Colorado marketplace.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
That lavish coastal settings and excessive wealth is a common thread of her latest projects — The White Lotus, The Perfect Couple and Sirens — is not lost on the actress.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2025
The Vikings’ win secured their first regional title, and the history of the moment was not lost on Crowell.
—Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Apparently, the lesson was lost on Colorado politicians and bureaucrats who are determined to force people of faith to choose between exercising their religion and serving their clients in the Colorado marketplace.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
That lavish coastal settings and excessive wealth is a common thread of her latest projects — The White Lotus, The Perfect Couple and Sirens — is not lost on the actress.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2025
The Vikings’ win secured their first regional title, and the history of the moment was not lost on Crowell.
—Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
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“Lost on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lost%20on. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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