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