¿Good riddance?

Question

This is an English question.

Hello friends, I was wondering to know how do you use the phrase "Good riddance"

As far as I know it is to say something like "finally he's gone" when you have an awkward visit or something like that but i want to make the point clear. Thank you so much.

Muchas Gracias.

Answer 1

Yes. Your question has it right. Good riddance is something that you would say behind someone's back as a comment to someone else in the room. There is also a saying, "Good riddance to bad rubbish." It was more commonly said in past times, but you will still occasionally hear it if someone has been particularly offensive and they are finally out of your life.

Thank you, great contribution. - Dakie, Nov 23, 2010

Answer 2

Hi, Dakie. I use the expression "Good riddance" all the time.

An expression of pleasure on being rid of some annoyance - usually an individual.

Right on the nail :) - Goldie_Miel, Dec 1, 2010

Answer 3

Sometimes when people leave work, I say "Adios, qué no regreses" but they don't hear me. Sometimes.

That is fun, thank you for the answer. - Dakie, Nov 23, 2010

Hahaha - gavinmckee, Jan 14, 2011

Answer 4

http://www.spanishdict.com/translate/riddance

Typed Riddance in Dictionary

Thank you, I was wanting to know if you really use it. - Dakie, Nov 23, 2010