a sight for sore eyes

/ɐ sˈaɪt fɔː sˈɔːɹ ˈaɪz/

/ɐ sˈaɪt fɔːɹ sˈoːɹ ˈaɪz/

someone or something that when seen makes one very pleased

a person or thing that is very strange or unattractive in appearance

Examples

1. You're a sight for sore eyes!

2. The sunset over the Strait of Malacca is a sight for sore eyes.

3. The movie was great but the CGI was a sight for sore eyes.

4. Well, aren't you guys a sight for sore eyes?