catch the light
Glint when illuminated
To catch the light is to reflect or refract light in a way that draws attention—a diamond catches the light, a window catches the morning sun.
The phrase suggests a moment when an object becomes briefly luminous or visible: Her earrings caught the light as she turned.
Something positioned to catch the light is placed where illumination will show it to advantage.
- glimmerFaint, wavering light
- shineEmit or reflect light
- golden hourWarm-lit period near sunset
- illuminateSupply with radiance
- glistenShine with reflected light
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