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

The previous truths are seemingly lost on policy writer John Mac Ghlionn. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

When the going gets tough, Gloria backs down, a lesson not lost on his political opponents and rivals. — Carl Luna, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Yet it’s lost on no one that Ellison has been methodical enough about his tactical pressure campaign to get full approval from the Paramount Skydance board for an October 1 exit. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

Yet both Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez stayed out of the Wisconsin governor’s race, a fact not lost on a number of Democrats in the wake of Francesca Hong‘s primary loss Tuesday night. — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for lost on

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