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
Naia-Basque
Arminson['a:minsn]
Baldock['bɔ:ldək]
Obi-Western African, Igbo
Kaneonuskatew-Native American, Cree
Lojze-Slovene