No, you've lost me

[bittu]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #31 "Responses (4)", question 10

Mike: 'Then you take away the first number - are you with me?'
Jane: '.........'

(a) No, you've thrown me.
(b) No, you've hit me.
(c) No, you've turned me.
(d) No, you've lost me.

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #31 "Responses (4)", answer 10

Mike: 'Then you take away the first number - are you with me?'
Jane: 'No, you've lost me.'

Correct answer: (d) No, you've lost me.

Your answer was: incorrect
Mike: 'Then you take away the first number - are you with me?'
Jane: 'No, you've turned me.'
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hi
plz give me explanation of the right answer .
thanks in advance.....

bittu

[Mister Micawber]

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It's a fixed phrase, Bittu-- you've lost me means I cannot understand (follow) your explanation. This and the first speaker's phrase, are you with me?, are derived from the image of leading and following.
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