be glad, etc. to see the back of somebody/something

be glad to see the back of (someone)

To be glad to see someone leave (usually because the speaker dislikes the person). Ed has been driving me nuts with requests, so I'll be glad to see the back of him when the construction is done on his office. I love my family, but after three weeks of traveling with them, I'm glad to see the back of them! We're glad to see the back of those neighbors with the obnoxious dog that barks at all hours!

See also: back, glad, of, see, to

be glad to see the back of (something)

To be glad to be rid of or finished with something, especially an unwanted or burdensome task or obligation. Yeah, I'll be glad to see the back of this diet. Thankfully it's just another three weeks until the wedding! Thank goodness the audit's over—we're all glad to see the back of it! While I'm glad to see the back of that report, I can't get too excited because I know I'll have to deal with it again next quarter.

See also: back, glad, of, see, to

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

be glad, etc. to see the ˈback of somebody/something

(informal, especially British English) be happy that you will not have to deal with or see somebody/something again because you do not like them/it: Was I pleased to see the back of her! ♢ This year’s been awful, I’ll be glad to see the back of it.

See also: back, of, see, somebody, something, to

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017