Meaning of the word "catch someone's eye" in English

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catch someone's eye

US /kætʃ ˈsʌm.wʌnz aɪ/
UK /kætʃ ˈsʌm.wʌnz aɪ/
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Idiom

1.

to attract someone's attention

Example:
The bright red dress immediately caught her eye.
I tried to catch the waiter's eye to order more drinks.
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