riddance

American  

[rid-ns] / ˈrɪd ns /

noun

1. the act or fact of clearing away or out, as anything undesirable.

   Synonyms:

   dislodgment , clearance , ouster

2. relief or deliverance from something.

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idioms

1. good riddance,  a welcome relief or deliverance from something.

   He's gone, and good riddance!

riddance British  

/ ˈrɪdəns /

noun

1. the act of getting rid of something undesirable or unpleasant; deliverance or removal (esp in the phrase good riddance )

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riddance More Idioms  

1. see good riddance.

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Etymology

Origin of riddance

First recorded in 1525–35; rid ¹ + -ance

Example Sentences

"Good riddance," he wrote in a two-word statement accompanying the Fed's decision to bin the 2023 guidelines -- a marked contrast to the lengthier statements of his colleagues.

From Barron's

“There’s a certain undertone of ‘good riddance’ when kooks like these are vaporized by the earth’s latest ill-mannered guests.”

From Los Angeles Times

However the scale of the colony means a controlled riddance programme will most likely be required, she added.

From BBC

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

From Salon

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

From BBC