good riddance to bad rubbish
The phrase 'good riddance to bad rubbish' expresses relief at the departure of someone or something unwanted.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)Expresses relief or satisfaction at being rid of someone or something undesirable.
Example
- When he finally quit his job, everyone in the office said, 'Good riddance to bad rubbish!'
- After they cleaned out the clutter, they felt good riddance to bad rubbish.