See something out of the corner of your eye

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To notice something in your peripheral vision, without directly looking at it.

I was focused on my work, but saw the cat jump up on the table out of the corner of my eye.
Visual representation of "see something out of the corner of your eye" - To notice something in your peripheral vision, without directly looking at it

Often appears as...

  • happened to see something out of the corner of my eye
  • noticed it out of the corner of my eye
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Peripheral Vision

This phrase emphasizes noticing something unexpectedly by using your side vision, without turning your head.

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While reading, I saw a flicker of movement out of the corner of my eye, and turned to see a bird fly by.
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Subtle Alert

It suggests an awareness of your surroundings that alerts you to changes, even while distracted.

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Lost in thought, I saw her leave the room out of the corner of my eye.
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Momentary Noticing

Indicates a brief, often unimportant observation that doesn't interrupt what you're mainly focused on.

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He didn't look up from his book, even when he saw a flash of lightning out of the corner of his eye.
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