good riddance

phrase

—used to say that one is glad that someone is leaving or that something has gone

Winter is finally over, and I say good riddance!

Examples of good riddance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Utah just became 35% culturally less relevant, and good riddance to them. — John Ross, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026

At least one man is saying good riddance to the trees. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026

Noem’s ouster as head of the department that oversees Immigrations and Customs Enforcement was celebrated by local officials and activists, who said good riddance to the woman who oversaw unprecedented immigration raids in the Chicago area last fall and early winter. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026

Plus, the dude was kinda racist so good riddance. — Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 28 Jan. 2026

Continue reading … ‘NOT OKAY’ – 'The Office' star confronts liberal friends' 'good riddance' reaction to Kirk assassination. — FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025

Detractors might argue that lo-fi beats was always mercenary music engineered and optimized to hook sad bois with no taste, and good riddance. — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 2 July 2025

Washington’s tear-jerking post-mortem apologies are likely to fall on deaf audience ears, Othello’s suicide a decidedly un-noble good riddance. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025