attract/get someone's attention
phrase
: to cause someone to look at one
We tried to attract/get your attention, but you didn't hear us calling you.
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“Attract/get someone's attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attract%2Fget%20someone%27s%20attention. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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