Phrases: ...lost on/to/in...

NinaZara · #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.

NinaZara · #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:

Mister Micawber · #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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NinaZara · #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 :lol:

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