- lost\ upon
- adjWasted.
Tim's generosity is completely lost upon Sue; he can't expect any gratitude from her.
Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". Оригинал: A.Маккей, М.Т.Боткер, Дж.И.Гейтс. 1997.
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