see the back of

phrase

British

: to be glad to see someone finally going away

He's done nothing but make trouble and I'll be glad to see the back of him!

Examples of see the back of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Emmett, wary from the start, would rather see the back of him, and his suspicions grow when word spreads of a series of brutal murders in the area. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Not everyone will be glad to see the back of Reeves, said Politico. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 16 July 2026

The Saint Mary’s Gaels will be glad to see the back of Idaho Falls’ Mountain America Center in their rear-view mirror. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Dec. 2025

Mets fans will likely be glad to see the back of Helsley, assuming their team's front office doesn't count on a bounce-back. — Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for see the back of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove