grab (one's) attention

grab (one's) attention

To attract one's attention. The server still hasn't taken our order—we just can't grab her attention.
See also: attention, grab
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

grab someone's attention

 and get someone's attention; grip someone's attention
Fig. to draw or attract someone's attention. The bright colors on the poster are there to grab your attention. The scary movie gripped my attention.
See also: attention, grab
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • grab attention
  • get (one's) attention
  • grip (one's) attention
  • turn (one's) mind to (something)
  • attention
  • rivet (one's) attention (on someone or something)
  • rivet attention
  • riveting
  • hold (one's) attention
  • hold attention