get a glimpse of — to catch a brief or partial view of something; to see something for a short time
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to catch a brief or partial view of something; to see something for a short time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡet ə ɡlɪmps ʌv/
Example Sentences
- Through the kitchen window, I got a glimpse of my neighbor doing interpretive dance with a mop.
- The students got a glimpse of the exam questions when the teacher accidentally dropped the papers.
- During the video call, we got a glimpse of the CEO's cat walking across his keyboard.
get a glimpse of
VERB[/ɡet ə ɡlɪmps ʌv/]
to catch a brief or partial view of something; to see something for a short time
to catch a brief or partial view of something; to see something for a short time
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Glimpse derives from Middle English 'glimsen', meaning to shine faintly or gleam. The word is related to 'glimmer', reflecting the visual metaphor of a brief, fleeting perception akin to a momentary flash of light. This semantic connection captures the ephemeral nature of a brief or partial view.
Breakdown
glimsen (Middle English: to shine faintly) + -e (verb ending) → glimpse, combining the notion of faint light with brief, momentary visual perception.
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📝Examples
“Through the kitchen window, I got a glimpse of my neighbor doing interpretive dance with a mop.”
“The students got a glimpse of the exam questions when the teacher accidentally dropped the papers.”
“During the video call, we got a glimpse of the CEO's cat walking across his keyboard.”
“The documentary gave us a glimpse of ancient civilizations.”
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