Grammar fix
grab someone's attention
attract strongly
To make someone notice you or something quickly and strongly.
collocation
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The opening scene grabbed my attention straight away.
I usually skip adverts, but the ones with funny animals always grab my attention, even when I'm scrolling really fast.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The poster took my attention.
Say: The poster grabbed my attention.
Use grab, catch or get someone's attention; 'take' isn't used here.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Get someone to notice something
How forcefulNoticeableUnmissable
catch someone's attentionMake someone notice something interesting or unusual.draw attentionMake people notice someone or something.
grab someone's attentionYou're here · Attract someone's attention strongly or immediately.