riddance

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"Then we dismiss your complaint, sir, that's all, and a good riddance --

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  1. noun A deliverance from or removal of something unwanted or undesirable: "Compeyson took it easy as a good riddance for both sides” (Charles Dickens).
  2. noun The act of ridding: riddance of household pests.

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  • The values of such a riddance is well shown by another sentence from the MS. of our veteran. —  The Life of Francis Marion
  • So good-bye and good riddance, Nizar Ghayan, your four wives, and the rest of the Jew-killing Ghayan family. —  The Other McCain
  • Many folks in Bronco Nation - including the thousands of rabid fans who reside in this part of Colorado - are saying "Good riddance, crybaby," right now. —  GJSentinel - Latest News Headlines
  • "I think we're all at the point where it's good riddance," Jacobs said.
  • This show was beyond lame, so it goes without saying good riddance, and learn not to remake any other tv shows! —  ComingSoon.net - 30 most recent stories
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