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 irony of America’s most famous entrapment artist facing his own public humiliation is not lost on him. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 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

As a result, any illusory effects would likely be lost on a viewer. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for lost on

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