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

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The phrase expresses a very strong negative emotion, more than just ordinary dislike or irritation. SlideAfter weeks of arguing, I hate the sight of my old car.
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Use it in casual settings; it's too informal for academic or professional contexts. SlideI'm sick of the sight of my cluttered desk - time for a clean-up!
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Often involves something or someone you see regularly, which increases the irritation. SlideShe can't bear the sight of those old curtains anymore.