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

grab someone's attention

 and get someone's attention; grip someone's attentionFig. 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