come to someone's attention
idiom
1
: to be noticed by someone
It came to my attention that several items were missing from my office.
2
: to be made known to someone
It has come to my attention that some people were offended by my comments.
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“Come to someone's attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20to%20someone%27s%20attention. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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