attention
Phrases (1)
Idioms (26)
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bear in mind
CEFR B1to remember and consider something when making a decision
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keep an eye on
CEFR A2to watch or look after someone or something carefully, often to make sure nothing goes wrong
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hot spots
CEFR B2places of intense activity, danger, or popularity
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watch this space
CEFR B2used to say that more news or developments will come soon
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cast an eye over
CEFR B2to look at or examine something quickly
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steal someone's thunder
CEFR C1to take attention away from someone's achievement by doing or announcing the same thing first
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keep tabs on
CEFR B2to monitor someone or something carefully over time
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catch someone's eye
CEFR B1to draw someone's notice or interest
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set eyes on
CEFR B2to see or notice a person or thing, especially for the first time
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make light of
CEFR B2to treat a serious matter as unimportant, often by joking about it
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keep a low profile
CEFR B1to avoid notice or publicity by behaving discreetly
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short shrift
CEFR C1very little attention or consideration, usually given dismissively
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neither here nor there
CEFR B2irrelevant to the matter being discussed
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steal the show
CEFR B2to receive the most attention and praise at an event by outshining everyone else
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in broad daylight
CEFR B1openly and where people can clearly see it, especially during the daytime
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have an eye for
CEFR B2be naturally skilled at noticing or judging a particular quality
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make waves
CEFR B2to cause disruption or draw attention by challenging established expectations
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fall on deaf ears
CEFR B2to be ignored without producing any response or acknowledgment
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put two and two together
CEFR B1to infer a conclusion by connecting the available clues
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sleight of hand
CEFR C1clever and subtle trickery used to mislead people
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make a splash
CEFR B2to attract considerable public attention by doing something impressive or notable
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into thin air
CEFR B2Away so completely and suddenly that no trace or explanation remains.
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scratch the surface
CEFR B2To examine or deal with only a small, superficial part of a larger subject.
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out of thin air
CEFR B2to seem to materialize suddenly without any apparent origin
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pick holes
CEFR B2to scrutinize something in order to expose its flaws
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blow someone's mind
CEFR B2to astonish someone with something highly surprising or impressive
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