lost on one

Idioms  

1. Have no effect or influence on one, as in Ned's attempts at humor were lost on Meg, or David's kindness was not lost on his aunt. This expression uses lost in the sense of “wasted.” [c. 1600] Also see you've lost me.

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Example Sentences

But not quite amazing enough for those afraid of getting lost on one of the most exclusive hikes in America: Utah’s Fiery Furnace in Arches National Park.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2024

The unique nature of having Christians, Muslims and Jews playing on the same team was not lost on one of the players who participates in a pregame Islamic prayer.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2022

The implications weren't lost on one of the visiting dignitaries: the emissary to France - and the future president - of the fledgling nation of the United States of America, Thomas Jefferson.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2019

Malloy’s lack of specifics wasn’t lost on one tourism official at the conference.

From Washington Times • May 12, 2015

To be lost on one, is a sign of sadness and ill luck.

From Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or what's in a dream: a scientific and practical exposition by Miller, Gustavus Hindman