Aren't you a sight for sore eyes

Meaning

A very warm greeting for someone you are truly happy or relieved to see. It implies their presence is a cure for your bad mood or weariness.

Affectionate, warm

Used in a sentence

• I have been waiting here all day; aren't you a sight for sore eyes?
• When my brother walked through the door, I told him aren't you a sight for sore eyes.
• She brought coffee for the whole team and we all said aren't you a sight for sore eyes.