see the back of

Idioms  

1. 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

Ipswich have won only once at home all season, while West Ham have been woeful for weeks now and will be glad to see the back of this campaign too.

From BBC ● May 23, 2025

Meanwhile, Wolves will be glad to see the back of De Bruyne as the midfielder has now scored six goals and provided five assists in 11 league games against them.

From BBC ● May 2, 2025

For Pioli, Inter are the adversary he cannot seem to beat any more while the fans appear desperate to see the back of him.

From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2024

It is the wrong direction, but she goes down and the front door is open and she can see the back of him.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti