sight for sore eyes
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sight for sore eyes(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. regalo para la vista
It's been a really hard day. You'll be a sight for sore eyes.Ha sido un día muy duro. Serás un regalo para la vista.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
After a year without seeing her, my daughter was a sight for sore eyes.Después de un año sin verla, me dio gusto ver a mi hija.
Mariana, it's been so long! Aren't you a sight for sore eyes.Mariana, ¡cuánto tiempo ! Dichosos los ojos que te ven.
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