riddance

[US]/'rɪd(ə)ns/
[UK]/'rɪdns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. getting rid of; expulsion; removal

Phrases & Collocations

good riddance

Example Sentences

riddance of household pests.

make clean riddance of

Let us have riddance of these evils.

The preening popinjay has now departed the scene and good riddance, say I.

good riddance to bad rubbish

Real-world Examples

Well, if that's the type of boy he is, then good riddance.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 1

We could also say " good riddance to bad garbage" .

Source: VOA Special January 2022 Collection

However, " good riddance to bad trash" does not sound right.

Source: VOA Special January 2022 Collection

The side mirrors and wind-screen-wipers had long gone, good riddance to them.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Here is another expression that uses the words rather well: " Good riddance to bad rubbish" .

Source: VOA Special January 2022 Collection

If that's the type of boy he is, then good riddance.

Source: Desperate Housewives Video Edition Season 1

We say " good riddance" as a way of saying " goodbye" to something bad that will not be missed.

Source: VOA Special January 2022 Collection

So, " good riddance to bad rubbish" means it is better for everyone that the person or thing is leaving.

Source: VOA Special January 2022 Collection

“I knew he wasn’t cut out for this job. Good riddance, ” says the other.

Source: World Atlas of Wonders

Good riddance. That's what I say. Frigging free at last!

Source: Misfits Season 5

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