Can I say "you lost me" as "I am lost by you"?

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I learnt that "You lost me" means you are talking about something I do not understand.
So if I want to rephrase this sentence as past tense, can I say "I am lost by you"?

cruthers · Accepted Answer

No - "You lost me" is a colloquial phrase and your suggestion, while understandable, sounds bizarre.
Note that "you lost me" is informal and might, but doesn't necessarily, suggest that the person trying to explain something to you isn't doing a good job.  Use with some caution!

Can I say "you lost me" as "I am lost by you"?

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