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catch sight of

idiom
Meaning

to see for a brief period; to get a glimpse of


Examples
SIMPLE

I caught sight of a rare bird in the garden.

CONTEXTUAL

We waited for hours in the dark, hoping to catch sight of the deer near the forest edge.

COMPLEX

As the thick morning fog finally began to lift, the sailors caught sight of the distant lighthouse guiding them safely toward the harbor.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    can't stand the sight of

    To hate vehemently; to really despise.

  2. 02

    catch a body

    to kill, to murder

  3. 03

    catch a break

    To experience the minimal amount of good luck or a favorable outcome.

  4. 04

    catch a case

    To be infected with a disease; used with of.

  5. 05

    catch a cold

    To contract a cold.

  6. 06

    catch a date

    Of a prostitute, to secure a client who is willing to pay for services.

  7. 07

    catch a fade

    To get knocked out (struck and rendered unconscious).

  8. 08

    catch a falling knife

    To buy a financial instrument whose price is falling rapidly.

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