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to catch sight of sb/sth
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to suddenly or briefly see a thing or person
Example
As the boat sailed along the coast, we caught sight of a pod of dolphins.
As she walked through the garden, she caught sight of a rare butterfly fluttering among the flowers.
I finally caught sight of the rare bird I'd been searching for in the forest.
She caught sight of her childhood friend in the crowded market.
As he entered the party, he caught sight of his ex-girlfriend across the room.