see something out of the corner of your eye

The phrase "see something out of the corner of your eye" refers to the experience of catching a glimpse of something without directly looking at it. It refers to perceiving something in one's peripheral vision, which is the field of vision outside the immediate focus of the eyes. It often implies noticing something momentarily or unintentionally, as it enters or exits the scope of one's vision. This phrase suggests that the observation is brief and indirect, and typically involves a sudden or unexpected visual stimulus.


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