get a glimpse

Frequency: 8.819.1 per million words

To have an opportunity to see something for a very brief time.

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  • We got just a brief glimpse of the car as it rushed by.
  • We got just a brief glimpse of the car as it rushed by.
  • She got a glimpse of a very different way of life.
  • She got a glimpse of a very different way of life.
  • If you're lucky, you might get a glimpse of the rare bird.
  • If you arrive early, you might get a glimpse of the sunrise over the ridge.
  • Visitors often hope to get a glimpse of the royal family.
  • We’re hoping to get a glimpse behind the scenes during the tour.
  • I'm standing on my toes, trying to get a glimpse of the parade.
  • From the observation deck, visitors can get a rare glimpse of nesting falcons.
  • The documentary allows us to get a glimpse into the hidden world of deep-sea creatures.
  • Through the leaked emails, the public got an unsettling glimpse into the company’s culture.
  • I only got a quick glimpse, but I think that was my old friend across the street.
  • By volunteering, I got my first glimpse of hospital life.
  • Stand by the window and you might get a glimpse of the sunrise.
  • With this prototype, you’ll get a fleeting glimpse of what’s possible.
  • He had only gotten a glimpse of the thief's face before he ran away.
  • After months of study, they finally got a tantalizing glimpse of a solution.
  • Did you get a glimpse of the new CEO when she walked past?
  • Over the past week, we’ve gotten a momentary glimpse of the new features in testing.