idiom
a sight for sore eyes
ah SYT for SOR EYZ
ə saɪt fɔːr sɔːr aɪzListen
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Syllable breakdown
asightforsoreeyes
Dictionary meaning
someone or something that is very pleasing to see, especially after a long absence or in a difficult situation
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