a sight to see/behold
Definition of a sight to see/behold
: an amazing or wonderful thing to see The birth of the calf was a sight to see/behold.
From the M-W Editors
Word by Word Definitions
: something that is seen : spectacle
: something ludicrous or disorderly in appearance
: a great number or quantity
: to get or catch sight of
: to look at through or as if through a sight
: to test for straightness
: based on recognition or comprehension without previous study
: payable on presentation
: to perceive by the eye
: to perceive or detect as if by sight
: to have experience of : undergo
: cathedra
: a cathedral town
: a seat of a bishop's office, power, or authority
: to perceive through sight or apprehension : see
: to gaze upon : observe
: used in the imperative especially to call attention
Seen and Heard
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