be a sight for sore eyes

To be 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.

be a sight for sore eyes

(informal)

if someone or something is a sight for sore eyes, you feel happy to see them A cup of coffee - that's a sight for sore eyes. You're a sight for sore eyes, all dressed up in your new outfit.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Uri	-	Biblical, Biblical Latin, Hebrew
Asen	-	Bulgarian
Dominicus	do-MEE-nee-kus (Dutch)	Late Roman, Dutch
Jozua	YO-zuy-ah	Dutch
Agnesi	['ægnisi]
Kittie	['kiti]