The joke was lost on him.
lost on
idiomNot understood or appreciated by (someone).
I tried to explain the beauty of the poem, but the meaning was clearly lost on my students.
The subtle irony of his remarks was entirely lost on the audience, who took his biting criticism as a sincere compliment.
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get lost
To exit from the scene.
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look as if one had lost a shilling and found sixpence
To look very disappointed.
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look as if one has lost a shilling and found sixpence
To look annoyed or displeased.
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lost cause
A person or thing that is hopeless or futile.
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lost errand
Synonym of fool's errand.
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lost in the shuffle
Failing to stand out or receive attention as a result of a larger-scale change or transformation.
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lost in translation
Unable to be understood due to having been poorly translated.
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lost to the world
Of a thing, event, etc., no longer used or available; unknown to or forgotten by everyone.