English

Noun

good riddance to bad rubbish ‎(uncountable)

1. A welcome departure.

   "Franklin quit today." / "Good riddance to bad rubbish!"

   • 1933, Nathanaël West, Miss Lonelyhearts:

     “She's left.” / “Yes, I know. Drink some coffee.” / “She's left.” / Tod knew that he put a great deal of faith in sayings, so he tried one. / “Good riddance to bad rubbish.”

See also

• sour grapes