a sight to see/behold

noun phrase

: an amazing or wonderful thing to see

The birth of the calf was a sight to see/behold.

Examples of a sight to see/behold in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Molly proceeds to have a mental and physical breakdown that is truly a sight to behold. —

Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 May 2024 The village is a sight to behold, with world-class athletes from every country bouncing around the streets. —

Diamy Wang, Detroit Free Press, 26 July 2024 The larger-than-life country star is a sight to behold and hear, with a baritone like Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash, and a bravado in the same vein as Hank Williams Jr. or Kenny Powers. —

Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024 Bald and beautiful at 6’8″, Riner, born in Guadeloupe, is certainly a sight to behold. —

Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a sight to see/behold

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