CATCH SOMEONE'S EYE

catch someone's eye: translation

catch someone's eye & get someone's eye

1. Fig. to establish eye contact with someone; to attract someone's attention. •

The shiny red car caught Mary's eye.

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When Tom had her eye, he smiled at her.

2. Fig. to appear and attract someone's interest. •

A small red car passing by caught my eye.

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One of the books on the top shelf caught my eye, and I took it down to look at it.