pique one's curiosity
pique one's interest

But that sort of thing would only pique his curiosity.

It did pique my curiosity, but I had learned not to press her.

But thinking about all this was enough to pique our curiosity and find out more.

This seemed to pique general curiosity, and quite a number of people began to run.

It piqued my curiosity to see that something had worked.

You've piqued my curiosity, so I hope you'll visit again and let me know how you're getting on.

This time, however, the words from the other end of the line immediately piqued his curiosity.

Ask "What time is it" in whatever city piques your curiosity.

Pique, curiosity, and potential loss of face all entered into his decision.

I had an experience this year and, as so often happens, it piqued my curiosity.

This only piqued our curiosity, and we insisted on going.

Still, these tapes piqued the curiosity of the local music industry.

But if anything, her answer piqued his curiosity, made him want to know more about this unusual person.

The publicity, however, piqued public curiosity, and the film became a box office hit.

But I will confess, that you have piqued my curiosity!

What was it with Jacob that piqued her curiosity so?

The changing roles have piqued some curiosity, to say the least.

In some cases, an air of mystery helps pique your curiosity.

I understand practically everything, except one thing that piques my curiosity.

The photos piqued her curiosity, and she suggested they plan a trip together.

One particular file on a recent homicide piqued his curiosity.

Of course, it is understandable that this piqued his curiosity.

He'd only been passing by when he noticed something that piqued his curiosity.

The second time, she was more receptive, for I think he had piqued her curiosity.

They also hope to pique the curiosity of Cubans on the island.