Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catch-a-glimpse
phrase
/kætʃ ə ɡlɪmps/
Definition
To see something for a brief moment.
Examples
- As she walked by, I managed to catch a glimpse of her smile.
- Driving past the park, I caught a glimpse of the children playing.
- From the top of the mountain, we could catch a glimpse of the distant city.
Meaning
The phrase ‘catch a glimpse’ refers to the act of noticing something quickly and often unintentionally.
Synonyms
- glimpse
- spot
- see briefly
