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.
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Palestra made his international debut for Italy in March in the 2-0 win over Northern Ireland in the World Cup qualification semi-finals and picked up his second cap against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the final, which Italy lost on penalties.
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Colin Millar,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Nilles’ ability to successfully fill in, and replicate, a drummer like Peart was not lost on anyone in the capacity crowd.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
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Colin Millar,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Nilles’ ability to successfully fill in, and replicate, a drummer like Peart was not lost on anyone in the capacity crowd.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
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“Lost on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lost%20on. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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