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A Sight for Sore Eyes
a person or thing that one is extremely pleased or relieved to see.
"the mighty Cairngorms are a sight for sore eyes in any rambler's book"
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Sight for Sore Eyes
One whom it is a relief or joy to see, as in Linda, who had not seen him in 15 years, told him he was a sight for sore eyes. This idiom implies an appearance so welcome that it heals ailing eyes.
Turn a Blind Eye
pretend not to notice.
"please, don't turn a blind eye to what is happening"
Blue Eyed Boy
a person highly regarded by someone and treated with special favour.
"the problem that managers may favour their blue-eyed boys"
That’s Music to My Ears
Very pleasing information, excellent news, as in So they're getting married? That's music to my ears.
Wet Behind the Ears
wet behind the ears. Also, not dry behind the ears. Immature, inexperienced, as in How can you take instructions from Tom? He's still wet behind the ears, or Jane's not dry behind the ears yet. This term alludes to the fact that the last place to dry in a newborn colt or calf is the indentation behind its ears.
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A Leg Up
an act of helping someone or something to improve their situation.
"he gave hip-hop a much-needed leg-up"
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