to catch one's eye
01
to attract the attention of a person
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慣用句
くだけた
例
A red coat in the shop window caught her eye.
02
to try to get a person's attention, particularly by attempting to make eye contact
慣用句
例
She often tries to catch her teacher's eye to ask a question during class.
