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see the back of

Idioms

Be finished with, as in I hope we've seen the back of Betsy; she is terribly rude. This idiom transfers literally seeing someone's back because they are leaving to a more figurative and permanent departure. Also see see the last of.

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see the back of

Another soldier in Izium, nicknamed "Ananas", also told AFP he was pleased to see the back of Syrsky, who was known for military success but also developed a reputation for not caring about losses.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

Wolves were relegated from the Premier League this season and their supporters will be likely to be glad to see the back of VAR.

From BBC ● May 26, 2026

At the very least he will mark a change from outgoing President Felipe Nyusi, whom Ms Chitsungo says many Mozambicans will be happy to see the back of.

From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2025

So while most people in the capital, Port-au-Prince, were glad to see the back of their unelected prime minister, many lament the lack of a clear successor.

From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2024

‘Can’t wait to see the back of that stuff,’ Dad said.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd

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