grab/catch one's attention

idiom

: to cause one to become interested in something
The book's title grabbed/caught my attention and I picked the book up.

Examples of grab/catch one's attention in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the baskets and liners category, a range of colorful, and creative baskets are bound to grab one's attention. Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Mar. 2024

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“Grab/catch one's attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grab%2Fcatch%20one%27s%20attention. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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