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The phrase "a sore eye" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is visually unpleasant or bothersome to look at.
Example: "The graffiti on the beautiful old building is truly a sore eye in the otherwise picturesque neighborhood."
Alternatives: "an eyesore" or "a painful sight".
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He even had to be forcibly restrained from tearing out a sore eye.
He received a sore eye and a missing tooth".
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It says a lot for his magnetism that he can transform the dourness of, say, You Owe Me ("I'm back where I came from, what a sight for sore eyes, a sour reminder of how hard I've tried") into a post-watershed seduction piece.
A decoction of the leaves is used as a diuretic, a remedy for sore eyes and for rheumatism.
Healthy people tend to notice air pollution as a dry throat, sore eyes or a tickly cough.
A site for sore eyes Can't afford a ticket for the London Olympics?
Her pretty, oval face was a sight for sore eyes; her eyes a pure brown, like the mahogany behind her.
BEN POGUE The still-life photographer Ben Pogue ("A Light for Sore Eyes," Page 74) is a master of the orchestrated studio shot (like the one at far left); v t?s not his thing.
And what a sight for sore eyes it was to see a posse of publishing executives clapping along to his out of tune effort.
Well, here's a sight for sore eyes: the works of Chris LaBrooy, a graphic designer who's using type to push a message further.
After a reviewer has looked at dozens of proposals, most from qualified, competent candidates, a clearly presented proposal can literally be a sight for sore eyes.
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