not be lost on (someone)



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not be lost on (someone)

To have a significant or noticeable impact or effect on someone; to be valued, appreciated, or understood by someone. I assure you, Senator, the implications and possible consequences of the proposed law have not been lost on me. I hope all our efforts to help your career have not been lost on you, John.
See also: lost, not, on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ventseslav-Bulgarian
Sikandar-Urdu, Pashto
Felicytafe-lee-TSI-tahPolish
JantjeYAHN-tyəDutch
GlanvilleGLAN-vilEnglish (Rare)
&Aelig;Thelthryth-Anglo-Saxon