# catch someone's eye

**Pronunciation:** /kætʃ ˈsʌmwʌnz aɪ/ · KATCH SUM-wunz EYE

**Part of speech:** idiom

## Meaning

Attract someone's attention by making direct visual contact.

## Examples

- I tried to catch someone's eye across the conference hall to see if they wanted to leave early.
- The street performer played a loud melody specifically to catch someone's eye and earn a donation.
- She waved frantically, hoping to catch someone's eye before the taxi drove away.

## Synonyms

- notice — General term for becoming aware of something.
- get someone's attention — Direct way to ask someone to focus on you.
- signal — Using a gesture to convey a specific message.
- make contact — Formal way to describe establishing a connection.

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