have a glimpse

Frequency: 7.511.2 per million words

To experience seeing something for a very brief time.

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Examples (20)

  • I finally had a brief glimpse of the comet before the clouds rolled in.
  • We only had a fleeting glimpse of the sun all day.
  • If you arrive early, you'll have a quick glimpse of the backstage setup.
  • She managed to have a quick glimpse of the famous actor as he walked by.
  • She has a rare glimpse into corporate life during her internship.
  • I was lucky to have a glimpse of a very different way of life during my travels.
  • We only had a fleeting glimpse of the sun all day.
  • The tourists had a brief glimpse of the ancient castle through the trees.
  • Let me have a quick glimpse at your draft before you send it.
  • We had a rare glimpse of the northern lights last night.
  • By noon, we'd already had a tantalizing glimpse of the new design.
  • The documentary allowed viewers to have a fascinating glimpse into wildlife behavior.
  • Investors may have a momentary glimpse of the strategy in tomorrow's briefing.
  • He had a glimpse of what his future could look like.
  • During the demo, they're having a fascinating glimpse into the app's roadmap.
  • The children had an exciting glimpse of the circus performers backstage.
  • He never expected to have a last glimpse of the village he grew up in.
  • We had a tantalizing glimpse of the mountain peak through the clouds.
  • Tourists sometimes have the merest glimpse of the aurora before it fades.
  • She had a momentary glimpse of her childhood memories while looking at old photos.