Get your eye Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈaɪ

GET-yer-EYE or GIT-yer-EYE

UK

ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈaɪ

get-YAW-EYE

Definition

If something 'gets your eye', it catches your attention or interest because it stands out or looks interesting.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, mostly spoken or in casual writing. Typical use: 'something got my eye' or 'did anything get your eye?' Often interchangeable with 'catch your eye.' Not usually used for people; more common about objects, places, or items.

• Spanish: llamar tu atención - captar tu interés
• Portuguese (BR): chamar sua atenção - prender seu interesse
• Portuguese (PT): chamar a tua atenção - prender o teu interesse
• Chinese (Simplified): 吸引你的注意
• Chinese (Traditional): 吸引你的注意
• Hindi: आपका ध्यान आकर्षित करना
• Arabic: يجذب انتباهك
• Bengali: দৃষ্টি আকর্ষণ করা - চোখে পড়া
• Russian: броситься в глаза - привлечь внимание
• Japanese: 目を引く
• Vietnamese: thu hút sự chú ý - lọt vào mắt
• Korean: 눈에 띄다 - 관심을 끌다
• Turkish: dikkatini çekmek - gözüne çarpmak
• Urdu: نظر کو متوجہ کرنا - توجہ حاصل کرنا
• Indonesian: menarik perhatian - menarik mata

Example Sentences

That red dress really got my eye in the store.

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Did any book get your eye at the library?

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This painting got my eye because of its bright colors.

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Nothing really got my eye at the market today.

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One of the new cars in the showroom really got my eye.

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If something on the menu gets your eye, let me know.

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