Hate, be sick of, etc. the sight of somebody/something

phrase

To dislike, be tired of, or find extremely annoying someone or something to the extent you cannot stand to see them or it anymore.

I am sick of the sight of these dirty dishes!

Disapproving

Colloquial

phrase

I am sick of the sight of these dirty dishes!

Disapproving

Colloquial

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Pro Tip 1/3

The phrase expresses a very strong negative emotion, more than just ordinary dislike or irritation.

After weeks of arguing, I hate the sight of my old car.

Pro Tip 2/3

Use it in casual settings; it's too informal for academic or professional contexts.

I'm sick of the sight of my cluttered desk - time for a clean-up!

Pro Tip 3/3

Often involves something or someone you see regularly, which increases the irritation.

She can't bear the sight of those old curtains anymore.

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