can't stand the sight of (someone or something)
can't stand the sight of (someone or something)
Cannot tolerate encountering someone or something due to an aversion or a strong sense of disgust or dislike. At this point, he's betrayed me so many times that I can't stand the sight of him. I could never be a doctor or nurse—I just can't stand the sight of blood. Election Day is next week, right? Thank goodness—I can't stand the sight of these political campaign ads anymore.
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