sight for sore eyes

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a sight for sore eyes

Someone or something that one is excited or overjoyed to see, often after a long absence or separation. Charlie, I can't believe you're back in town! Get over here, you're a sight for sore eyes! I'm so tired after being on tour. My bed is a sight for sore eyes.

See also: eye, sight, sore

sight for sore eyes

Fig. a welcome sight. Oh, am I glad to see you here! You're a sight for sore eyes. I'm sure hungry. This meal is a sight for sore eyes.

See also: eye, sight, sore

a sight for sore eyes

If someone or something is a sight for sore eyes, they are very attractive to look at. The sunset over the Strait of Malacca is a sight for sore eyes. You're a sight for sore eyes in your white dress, Milly!

See also: eye, sight, sore

a sight for sore eyes

a person or thing that is very attractive or that you are extremely pleased or relieved to see. informal

See also: eye, sight, sore

sight for sore eyes

Informal

One whom it is a relief or joy to see.

See also: eye, sight, sore

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Meanwhile, there's a sight for sore eyes when Jason, in just his pants, creeps home having spent the night with Stella.

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After the heartbreak of the foot-and-mouth epidemic, it was a sight for sore eyes to see the farmers bounce back with dignity and a future in farming.

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So it was odd that the nine-strong band continued with two more ballads, before returning to the familiar funky strains of Open Your Heart, Just For You and Sight For Sore Eyes.

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Michael Owen may still be three weeks away from his comeback but here's a sight for sore eyes for all Toon fans ( the England ace back in a Newcastle United shirt, (writes Lee Ryder).