Catch the eye Meaning in English
expression
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈaɪ
KATCH thuh EYE
kˈætʃ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈaɪ
KATCH thuh EYE
Definition
To attract someone's attention visually, especially because something is noticeable or interesting.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, idiomatic expression used for things that stand out visually (colors, designs, people, etc.). Often used with 'something' or 'someone', e.g. 'That bright shirt really catches the eye.' Not used for auditory or non-visual attention.
Spanish: llamar la atención - atraer la miradaPortuguese (BR): chamar a atenção - atrair o olharPortuguese (PT): chamar à atenção - atrair o olharChinese (Simplified): 吸引目光 - 引人注目Chinese (Traditional): 吸引目光 - 引人注目Hindi: ध्यान आकर्षित करना - नज़रें खींचनाArabic: يشد الانتباه - يلفت النظرBengali: চোখে পড়া - নজর কাড়াRussian: привлекать внимание - бросаться в глазаJapanese: 目を引く - 注目を集めるVietnamese: thu hút ánh nhìn - gây chú ýKorean: 눈길을 끌다Turkish: göze çarpmak - dikkat çekmekUrdu: نگاہوں کو اپنی طرف متوجہ کرنا - نظر آناIndonesian: menarik perhatian - menarik mata
Example Sentences
The red dress catches the eye in the store window.
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Bright colors often catch the eye.
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A bold headline will catch the eye of readers.
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Those sneakers really catch the eye—where did you get them?
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She wore a bright scarf to catch the eye at the party.
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It was the unique shape of the building that caught my eye.
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