escape one's attention

idiom

: to fail to be noticed by someone
That mistake escaped my attention.
often used in negative statements
Your hard work and dedication have not escaped my attention. I'm aware of how much you have done.

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“Escape one's attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/escape%20one%27s%20attention. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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