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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The tact and selflessness with which Altuve has handled this potential transition isn’t lost on anyone within the organization.
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Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The magnitude of the CBS case is not lost on Redstone, according to a source close to the situation.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
Monterroso Mejia’s standout performance was not lost on Rae, whose production company Hoorae and management company ColorCreative backed the film.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
The city’s legendary status as a cultural melting pot isn’t lost on her either.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Feb. 2025
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Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The magnitude of the CBS case is not lost on Redstone, according to a source close to the situation.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
Monterroso Mejia’s standout performance was not lost on Rae, whose production company Hoorae and management company ColorCreative backed the film.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
The city’s legendary status as a cultural melting pot isn’t lost on her either.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Lost on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lost%20on. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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