Meaning of the word "a sight for sore eyes" in English

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a sight for sore eyes

US /ə saɪt fɔr sɔr aɪz/
UK /ə saɪt fɔr sɔr aɪz/
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Idiom

1.

a person or thing that one is very glad to see

Example:
After a long journey, my warm bed was a sight for sore eyes.
You're a sight for sore eyes! I haven't seen you in ages.
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