my sister and i are having a bit of an argument about it. she thinks it means that someone is saying your ugly? i think it means someone is saying they are pleased to see you? thanks in advance for settling this argument :D x
2007-09-13 04:02:40 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
They are happy to see you.
2007-09-13 04:05:35 · answer #1 · answered by msmaryanne1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The person that said it is usually been having a nightmare of a day, and you have just walked in and brightened up their day "like a ray of sunshine on cloudy day"
Usually if i need cheering up i go talk to my daughter, 4 year olds are good for cheering you up, especially when they let their imagination run wild, and yes she is a sight for sore eyes, especially after a long day at work.
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2007-09-13 04:09:59 · answer #2 · answered by alser 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is "sight for sore eyes" and literally implies that it makes sore eyes feel better.
In practice, it's usually used to express pleasure to see someone, or admiration for their appearance.
2007-09-14 01:39:14 · answer #3 · answered by elijahyossie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A welcome visitor - someone you are glad to see.
Origin
This phrase was first recorded by Jonathan Swift, in A complete collection of genteel and ingenious conversation, 1738:
"The Sight of you is good for sore Eyes."
2007-09-13 04:14:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean "a sight for sore eyes"? If so, it means that the person is glad to see you.
2007-09-13 04:06:41 · answer #5 · answered by Fall Down Laughing 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A sight for sore eyes implies that seeing that object would be soothing to the eyes, so it means they are pleased to see you.
It does not say "a sight to make my eyes sore."
2007-09-13 05:08:56 · answer #6 · answered by ghouly05 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The term 'sight for sore eyes' refers to seeing someone or something that is so pleasing it would be thought to soothe the soreness. It is a compliment.
2007-09-13 04:07:31 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's said for a good one. If you haven't seen someone for sometime you say 'You are a sight for sore eyes' meaning you are really pleased.
2016-03-18 05:14:55 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u simply read the words it means you are a relief to the sored eyes.
The real meaning is known only with the tone of his expression.
2007-09-13 04:20:12 · answer #9 · answered by tpooram 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are both right there thrown cat in bag now lol
this depends on how it is said and can mean:
"OMG a right sight a mess"
"OMG you look great glad to see you"
It honestly depends on who said it how they said it and if you know the person you can usually tell which way it is meant.
2007-09-13 05:18:14 · answer #10 · answered by momof3 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It means the person is so beautiful that looking at them will restore your vision, like medicine. Its a great compliment really. Like when eyedrops wake up your tired eyes. Of corse it is a metaphor.
2007-09-13 05:29:40 · answer #11 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋