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good riddance

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good riddance (to bad rubbish)
Cliché [It is] good to be rid (of worthless persons or things). (See also Goodbye and good riddance.) She slammed the door behind me and said, "Good riddance to bad rubbish!" "Good riddance to you, madam," thought I.
See also: good, riddance

good riddance (spoken)
I'm happy that someone or something is gone Peter and his nasty dog have finally moved out. Good riddance!
Usage notes: the full form of the phrase is good riddance to bad rubbish, which is sometimes used
See also: good, riddance


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Go teh hell wid him, damn yeh, an' a good riddance.
"--"And a good riddance too," answered he; "I can bear your insolence no longer, an you come to that.
Compeyson took it easy as a good riddance for both sides.
 
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