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Phrases: ...lost on/to/in... #1 (permalink) Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:36 am   Phrases: ...lost on/to/in...		  
Hello,

I need opinion on these sentences with "lost on/to/in" phrases.
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The comrade did not seem to be lost on Samad, who scowled at her over his second glass of rakiya.


Here,I do understand that, "The comrade gets it(or, she gets Samad)" but in the following sentence can I use "on" too?

1. The opportunity was lost to him.

This may sounds silly but can I say, "The opportunity was lost on him"? Does this sentence make no sense at all? Or does it have other meanings? Like, the opportunity was wasted on him?

2. I got lost in him.

I understand this sentence in a romantic way but can it also mean "I don't understand him"?

Thank you for your time,
Nina
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Phrases: ...lost on/to/in... #2 (permalink) Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:54 pm   Phrases: ...lost on/to/in...		  
Haihao dear, read carefully, it's "did not seem to be lost on..." Wink
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Phrases: ...lost on/to/in... #3 (permalink) Thu Mar 15, 2007 13:30 pm   Phrases: ...lost on/to/in...		  
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1. 'The opportunity was lost to him'. 'The opportunity was lost on him.' -- Yes,these have different meanings. 'Lost to him' = he could no longer have the opportunity, he missed his chance; 'lost on him' = he ignored it or wasted it or it was of no value to him, etc.

2. 'I got lost in him'. I understand this sentence in a romantic way but can it also mean "I don't understand him"? -- No, I don't think so. 'He lost me' means 'I no longer understand what he is saying'.
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Phrases: ...lost on/to/in... #4 (permalink) Thu Mar 15, 2007 14:15 pm   Phrases: ...lost on/to/in...		  
Thank you Mister Micawber. I guess in #2 my imagination just got the better of me (?_?)...hehe just joking Laughing
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