catch somebody's eye

catch (one's) eye

1. To attract one's attention, often by making eye contact. The server still hasn't taken our order—we just can't catch her eye. I tried not to catch the boss' eye in the meeting, and she still assigned the budget report to me. Ugh! A: "That poor girl just seems terrified to be here." B: "I know, I haven't been able to catch her eye once."

2. To attract one's interest, especially due to being visually appealing or attractive. That dress in the window caught my eye immediately—can I try it on? Your store needs a bold sign that will catch the eye of anyone walking down the street. I see that the new girl in school has caught your eye.

See also: catch, eye

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catch somebody’s ˈeye

attract somebody’s attention: I liked all the paintings, but the one that really caught my eye was a Matisse. ♢ Can you try to catch the waiter’s eye? ▶ ˈeye-catching adj.: an eye-catching advertisement

See also: catch, eye

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