catch someone's eye

Idioms  

1. Attract someone's attention, as in That window display really catches my eye. [Early 1800s]

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Example Sentences

A clean house with fresh paint everywhere will catch someone’s eye before a disorganized mess will.

From Slate • Feb. 15, 2022

They like to march between the shouting students and the masked anti-fascists, waving to onlookers and hoping to catch someone’s eye long enough to exchange a smile.

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2019

But Parr believes his combination of size, speed and agility will catch someone’s eye, and he thinks the risk of injury during a final collegiate season is too great.

From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2011

I looked over the back of the booth to the other booths, to the counter, trying to catch someone’s eye.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

Gentlemen, gentlemen," Sipiagin interposed hastily, trying to catch someone's eye, "please, please...

From Virgin Soil by Townsend, R. S.