お目めに留とまる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

to catch someone's eye; to be noticed; to be recognized

Polite expression often used when someone of higher status or importance notices or recognizes something or someone. Implies a favorable or noteworthy attention.

• 彼かれの才さい能のうが社しゃ長ちょうのお目めに留とまった。

  His talent caught the president's eye.

• この作さく品ひんが審しん査さ員いんのお目めに留とまればいいのですが。

  I hope this work will be noticed by the judges.