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catch eye

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catch someone's eye
1. to be noticed by someone because you are looking at them. She lit a cigarette while he tried to catch the waiter's eye.
2. to be attractive or different enough to be noticed by people. There were lots of dresses to choose from, but none of them really caught my eye.
See also: catch, eye

catch someone's eye
to attract someone's attention. Out of all the beautiful things in the garden, the fountain was what really caught my eye. It's a good car, but it doesn't catch the customers' eye.
See also: catch, eye

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