Collocation
catch someone's eye
Definition
to attract someone's attention, usually because something is noticeable or interesting
'catch someone's eye' is a common English collocation. to attract someone's attention, usually because something is noticeable or interesting
catch + someone's + eye
“A bright red jacket in the shop window caught my eye.”
Examples
- That colorful poster really _____ my eye as I walked past.
- A small typo in the headline _____ her eye immediately.
- If you want your resume to _____ the recruiter's eye, keep it clear and neat.
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- The new café sign has started _____ people's eyes on the corner.
- One photo in the gallery _____ my eye because of the dramatic lighting.
- I wasn't shopping for shoes, but a pair of boots _____ my eye in the window.
- The bright icon is designed to _____ the user's eye without being distracting.
- As he scanned the report, one unexpected number _____ his eye.
- The designer used contrast so the call button would _____ your eye first.
More verb + possessive determiner + nouns
- comb your hair to use a comb to make your hair neat and tidy
- make your bed to tidy your bed after sleeping by arranging the sheets, blankets, and pillows neatly
- check your phone to look at your phone for messages, calls, notifications, or information
- lower your voice to speak more quietly
- change your mind to decide differently; to reverse a decision or opinion