Good riddance Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈɹɪdəns
GUUD RID-ens
ɡˈʊd/ /ɹˈɪdəns
gUUD RID-ens
Definition
Used to show relief or happiness when someone or something unwanted leaves or is gone. It means you are glad that person or thing is no longer present.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often expresses strong feelings. Typically used about people or things you dislike or that caused problems. May sound rude if used directly to someone's face.
Spanish: qué bien que se fue - qué alivio (cuando algo/mal se va)Portuguese (BR): ainda bem que foi embora - já vai tardePortuguese (PT): ainda bem que foi embora - já vai tardeChinese (Simplified): 终于走了 - 走得好Chinese (Traditional): 終於走了 - 走得好Hindi: अच्छा हुआ जो चला गया - अच्छा छुटकारा मिलाArabic: فليرحل غير مأسوف عليه - يا له من ارتياحBengali: যাক ভালো হয়েছে - ভালো করে ছাড়ানো গেছেRussian: скатертью дорога - ну и ладно что ушёлJapanese: せいせいする - やっといなくなってくれてよかったVietnamese: thoát nợ rồi - tống khứ đi cũng tốtKorean: 잘 됐다 - 잘 가라Turkish: oh olsun - defolduğu iyi olduUrdu: جان چھوٹی - جان بچیIndonesian: syukurlah - akhirnya pergi juga
Example Sentences
Good riddance! I'm glad that old chair is gone.
basic
When the noisy neighbors moved out, we all said, 'Good riddance!'
basic
He quit the team? Good riddance.
basic
I can’t believe they finally fixed the elevator. Good riddance to that old broken one!
natural
After all the drama, he's leaving the company—good riddance!
natural
You didn’t like that job anyway. Good riddance to stressful days!
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