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riddance

[ rid-ns ]
/ ˈrɪd ns /

noun

the act or fact of clearing away or out, as anything undesirable.
relief or deliverance from something.

Words nearby riddance

rictal bristle, rictus, rid, rid of, ridable, riddance, ridden, riddle, ride, ride down, ride for a fall

Idioms for riddance

    good riddance, a welcome relief or deliverance from something: He's gone, and good riddance!

Origin of riddance

First recorded in 1525–35; rid1 + -ance

SYNONYMS FOR riddance

1 ouster, clearance, dislodgment.
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

British Dictionary definitions for good riddance

riddance
/ (ˈrɪdəns) /

noun

the act of getting rid of something undesirable or unpleasant; deliverance or removal (esp in the phrase good riddance)
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with good riddance (1 of 2)

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]

Idioms and Phrases with good riddance (2 of 2)

riddance

see good riddance.

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