good riddance

Also, good riddance to bad rubbish. A welcome loss or departure. This expression is often used as an exclamation. For example, The principal has finally retired, and most of the teachers are saying, “Good riddance!” or When Jean decided to give up her violin her relieved family quietly said, “Good riddance to bad rubbish.”. [Late 1700s]

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If this is it for The Weeknd as we know him, good riddance.

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The rest of us can only say good riddance.

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When so many workplaces have broken faith by doing away with DEI commitments they claimed were central to their core values, I am encouraging employees of color too to say good riddance to current workplace diversity programs, in favor of organizational justice and workplace equity.

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Asked about Habib's departure from the party, Farage told the BBC: "Good riddance".

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From what he has said this week, it seems like he wants out and it feels like many United fans would say 'good riddance'.

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