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.

Examples of attract/get someone's attention in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Because sometimes the best thing to get someone's attention is not that worthwhile to me. — Katie Drummond, Wired News, 24 Mar. 2026

In the video, a tabby-and-white paw appears from underneath a door and starts waving, as if trying to get someone's attention or initiate play. — Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025

In my experience, the best way to get someone's attention is to start your video with a cold open. — Adam Stott, Forbes, 20 May 2022