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 fact that a prominent world leader has been desperately hoping (some might say whining) for a Nobel Peace Prize is not lost on Bang. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026

Not getting lost on a familiar route, something subtler, or something that just didn't seem right. — Sue Peschin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The responsibility that comes with winning is not lost on the players, either. — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

But the dichotomy of experiences in one cafeteria is not lost on her. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for lost on

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