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

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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!
Visual representation of "hate, be sick of, etc. the sight of somebody/something" - To dislike, be tired of, or find extremely annoying someone or something to the extent you cannot stand to see them or it anymore.

Often appears as...

  • sick of the sight
  • hate the sight

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "hate, be sick of, etc. the sight of somebody/something"
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Intensity

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

Illustration for Intensity
After weeks of arguing, I hate the sight of my old car.
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Informal Tone

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

Illustration for Informal Tone
I'm sick of the sight of my cluttered desk - time for a clean-up!
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Visual Presence

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

Illustration for Visual Presence
She can't bear the sight of those old curtains anymore.
Visual representation of the word "Hate, be sick of, etc. the sight of somebody/something"

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