a sight to behold



a sight to behold

An especially impressive, noteworthy, or remarkable person, event, or thing; something or someone who is very much worth seeing. If you never go anywhere else in your life, make sure you see the Grand Canyon: it's a sight to behold. The new jazz singer is really a sight to behold. She's probably the best we've ever had at the club.
See also: behold, sight

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
SigneSEENG-ne (Swedish, Norwegian), SEE-ne (Danish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
BethelBETH-əl (English)Biblical
MarleenMAHR-leen (English)Dutch, English
JanisJAN-isEnglish
Grega-Slovene
Solangeso-LAWNZHFrench