sight for sore eyes

phrase

: one whose appearance or arrival is an occasion for joy or relief

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“Sight for sore eyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sight%20for%20sore%20eyes. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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