good riddance

Idioms  

1. 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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Example Sentences

“Well, if a fella’s too weak to stand up to his mama, I say good riddance.”

From Literature

"Good riddance," said Senate Democratic minority leader Chuck Schumer.

From Barron's

Good riddance, some might say.

From The Wall Street Journal

He hee-hawed and I guessed he was saying, “Good riddance!”

From Literature

“Good riddance,” he posted on X.

From Barron's