catch a glimpse
Frequency: 9.020.5 per million words
To succeed in seeing something for a very brief time.
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- Thousands of people had gathered, hoping to catch a glimpse of the star.
- From the hill, we caught a glimpse of the city at dawn.
- I finally caught a glimpse of the rare comet last night.
- She paused by the window to catch a glimpse of the parade.
- If you hurry, you might catch a glimpse of the departing train.
- Tourists lined up for hours to catch a glimpse of the painting.
- He ran to the balcony, trying to catch a glimpse of her before she left.
- We were thrilled to have caught a glimpse of the dolphin as it leapt.
- Reporters crowded the gate to catch a glimpse of the president.
- On clear nights, you can sometimes catch a glimpse of the northern lights.