Grammar fix
catch sight of
see briefly
to notice or see someone or something for a short moment, often unexpectedly.
collocationB1occasional
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I caught sight of my friend across the crowded street.
During my trip to the mountains, I caught sight of a deer running through the trees, which was a really special moment for me.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I caught sight on him.
Say: I caught sight of him.
'Catch sight OF someone', not 'on'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Unexpectedly perceived among the assembled crowd' is overwritten; 'caught sight of' is normal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
catch sight of
- of
- suddenly
- first
- as soon as