sight for sore eyes



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

sight for sore eyes

Informal
One whom it is a relief or joy to see.
See also: eye, sight, sore

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Hackett['hækit]
Glover['glʌvə]
KevinKEV-in (English)English, Irish, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
LudwikLUWT-veekPolish
Turner['tə:nə]
Carter['ka:tə]