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
Antton-Basque
Osanna-Italian (Rare)
Nettie['neti]
Arend-Dutch, German
Epiphanes-Ancient Greek
AntÔNia-Portuguese (Brazilian)