Idiom
sight to behold
Meaning
Something amazing or spectacular, or when sarcastic, something ugly or revolting
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“The sunset over the ocean is a sight to behold.”
“The mountain range was covered in fresh snow, making it a truly magnificent sight to behold.”
“After years of careful restoration, the ancient cathedral was finally unveiled as a breathtaking sight to behold for all the visitors.”
Examples
simple
“The sunset over the ocean is a sight to behold.”
contextual
“The mountain range was covered in fresh snow, making it a truly magnificent sight to behold.”
complex
“After years of careful restoration, the ancient cathedral was finally unveiled as a breathtaking sight to behold for all the visitors.”
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