english
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Phrase(s): good riddance (to bad rubbish) Cliché [It is] good to be rid (of worthless persons or things). (See also Goodbye and good riddance.) • She slammed the door behind me and said, "Good riddance to bad rubbish!" • "Good riddance to you, madam," thought I.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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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]
American Heritage Idioms