Catch your eye Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkætʃ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈaɪ

KATCH-yer-EYE or KATCH-yoor-EYE

UK

kˈætʃ/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈaɪ

KATCH-yaw-EYE

Definition

If something catches your eye, it attracts your attention because it is unusual, interesting, or noticeable.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both formal and informal settings. Frequently used for things that stand out visually—bright colors, movement, unusual details. Can refer to people ('Someone caught my eye') or objects. Often used to describe first noticing something.

• Spanish: llamar tu atención - llamar la atención
• Portuguese (BR): chamar sua atenção - chamar a atenção
• Portuguese (PT): chamar a tua atenção - chamar a atenção
• Chinese (Simplified): 引起你的注意 - 吸引你的目光
• Chinese (Traditional): 引起你的注意 - 吸引你的目光
• Hindi: ध्यान आकर्षित करना
• Arabic: يلفت انتباهك
• Bengali: চোখে পড়া - নজরে আসা
• Russian: привлечь внимание - броситься в глаза
• Japanese: 目を引く - 目につく
• Vietnamese: thu hút sự chú ý - đập vào mắt
• Korean: 눈에 띄다 - 시선을 끌다
• Turkish: gözüne çarpmak - dikkatini çekmek
• Urdu: نظر پکڑنا - توجہ اپنی طرف مبذول کرانا
• Indonesian: menarik perhatian - menarik mata

Example Sentences

That bright red car really caught my eye on the street.

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Nothing in the store caught my eye today.

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A strange sound caught my eye as I walked by.

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Something about her smile instantly caught my eye.

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Let me know if anything in the catalog catches your eye.

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That headline really caught my eye as I scrolled through the news.

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