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lost on one

Idioms

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.

Example Sentences

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The economic potential for the road was not lost on one Labour MS who commissioned a report by a think tank into it back in 2021.

From BBC • May 30, 2025

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 totals market will actually be the most money we’ve ever lost on one market,” Scott said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2023

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

From Washington Times • May 12, 2015

Sixty-seven children were recently lost on one day at New Brighton.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 22, 1917 by Various

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