catch someone's eye
Draw visual interest
To catch someone's eye is to attract their attention or notice, often through visual appeal or striking appearance.
The phrase works in two directions: you might catch the eye of a waiter to get service, or a colorful display might catch your eye as you walk past.
That red dress really caught my eye.
I tried to catch the bartender's eye.
When something catches your eye, it draws your gaze and holds it, at least momentarily.
- intriguingArousing eager interest
- noticeableEasily perceived or observed
- acknowledgeConfirm receipt or truth
- cueTrigger for action
- fascinatingExtremely interesting or captivating
glance · fleeting glance · striking · stylish · signal · visual cue · dazzling · double take · mesmerizing · nod · wave hello · bold · elegant · appealing · enchanting · surprising · gesture · hint