riddance

[rid-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.

riddance

/ ˈrɪdəns /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of riddance¹

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

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

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

   He's gone, and good riddance!

see good riddance.

Example Sentences

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

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

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If this is it for The Weeknd as we know him, 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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Those of us who have followed the deal from its inception in 2022 can add this: “Good riddance.”

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