sight for sore eyes

Example Sentences

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The son of a nymph and a river-god, Narcissus was a sight for sore eyes.

From Salon • Sep. 8, 2023

He was badly disheveled and a sight for sore eyes and in need of help.

From Scientific American • May 4, 2023

The Culver City venue was a sight for sore eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2020

But the addition of McKinney is a sight for sore eyes.

From Fox News • Jun. 3, 2020

“This is a sight for sore eyes, sore, tired, traveling eyes. I saw you two running into the woods hand in hand when I drove by in the cab. It was like a time warp.”

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson