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sight for sore eyes

idiom

A pleasing sight; something that is beautiful to look at, particularly after a long period of deprivation.


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  1. 01

    all eyes

    Watching alertly or attentively.

  2. 02

    all eyes and ears

    Very attentive.

  3. 03

    babies in the eyes

    The minute reflection which one sees of oneself in the eyes of another.

  4. 04

    bat one's eyes

    To signal or feign by fluttering one's eyelids, as romantic interest.

  5. 05

    bawl one's eyes out

    To cry, shed tears, weep loudly.

  6. 06

    believe one's eyes

    To believe that something which one directly sees is truly the case.

  7. 07

    can't stand the sight of

    To hate vehemently; to really despise.

  8. 08

    catch sight of

    to see for a brief period; to get a glimpse of

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