to catch one's eye
01
to attract the attention of a person
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Idiom
Informal
Exempel
As she turned back, a movement across the lawn caught her eye.
I was walking through the market when a beautiful dress caught my eye.
02
to try to get a person's attention, particularly by attempting to make eye contact
IdiomExempel
She often tries to catch her teacher's eye to ask a question during class.
The performer on stage tries to catch the audience's eye to create a connection.
