Grab your attention Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɹæb/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /əˈtɛnʃən
GRAB yor uh-TEN-shuhn
ɡɹˈæb/ /jˈɔː/ /ɐtˈɛnʃən
grab yaw uh-TEN-shuhn
Definition
To make you notice something or become interested in it immediately.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts to describe things (ads, speeches, headlines) that make people notice. Often used as 'something grabs your attention.' Similar to 'catch your eye,' but 'grab' is stronger and more sudden.
Spanish: llamar tu atención - captar tu atenciónPortuguese (BR): chamar sua atenção - captar sua atençãoPortuguese (PT): chamar a tua atenção - captar a tua atençãoChinese (Simplified): 吸引你的注意力Chinese (Traditional): 吸引你的注意力Hindi: आपका ध्यान आकर्षित करनाArabic: يجذب انتباهك - يلفت انتباهكBengali: তোমার মনোযোগ আকর্ষণ করা - তোমার দৃষ্টি আকর্ষণ করাRussian: привлечь твоё внимание - захватить твоё вниманиеJapanese: あなたの注意を引く - あなたの目を引くVietnamese: thu hút sự chú ý của bạn - làm bạn chú ýKorean: 당신의 관심을 끌다 - 당신의 시선을 사로잡다Turkish: dikkatini çekmek - ilgini aniden çekmekUrdu: آپ کی توجہ حاصل کرنا - آپ کی نظر پکڑناIndonesian: menarik perhatianmu - membuatmu langsung memperhatikan
Example Sentences
The bright colors on the sign grab your attention.
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A loud noise can grab your attention quickly.
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Teachers try different ways to grab your attention in class.
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That headline really grabbed my attention this morning.
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If you want to grab your boss's attention, keep your emails short and clear.
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Nothing grabs your attention like a sudden change in music at a party.
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