see the back of
The idiom "see the back of" is often used to express relief or happiness when someone or something undesirable is gone.
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Definition
B2Everyday Conversation
(colloquial, informal)To feel relieved when an unwanted person leaves or an undesirable situation ends.
Example
- I'll be glad to see the back of this project once it's finished.
- Everyone was happy to see the back of the rude guest.
B2Life Challenges
(informal)To outlast or survive a difficult situation.
Example
- After months of hard work, she was relieved to see the back of the financial crisis.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "see the back of":
see offsee outclear offdo away withbreak the back ofturn one's backshow someone the doorsay goodbyeget the bootgive someone the heave-hogive the go-by