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

The old standard of grading a whole year from scratch is mostly gone, and good riddance. — James Glover, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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