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riddance Definition

rid·dance (rid′'ns)

noun

a ridding or being rid; clearance or removal, as of something undesirable, or deliverance, as from something oppressive

riddance Idioms

good riddance

welcome relief or deliverance: often used as an exclamation of satisfaction at getting rid of someone or something

riddance Synonyms

riddance

n.

release, liberation, discharge; see freedom 2, freeing.

riddance Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • say: Once a tune is recorded, I have no problem saying good riddance.

Adjective modifier

  • good: Which isn't to say we're not glad to see the back of him - good riddance to the old bastard.
riddance Quotes

I'd better go into the house, and die and be a riddance!

—Dickens, CharlesJohn Huffam

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