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good riddance of bad rubbish

good riddance of bad rubbish is the alternative form of good riddance to bad rubbish.

Meaning of good riddance to bad rubbish

Interjection

  1. Used to indicate that one welcomes the departure of someone or something: good riddance!
    • “Franklin quit today.” “Well, good riddance to bad rubbish!”

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Questions about good riddance of bad rubbish

What is good riddance of bad rubbish the alternative form of?
Good riddance of bad rubbish is the alternative form of good riddance to bad rubbish.

Words near good riddance of bad rubbish in the dictionary

  1. good PM
  2. good press
  3. Good Queen Bess
  4. good question
  5. good riddance
  6. good riddance of bad rubbish
  7. good riddance to bad rubbish
  8. good riddances
  9. good riddings
  10. good run
  11. good runs

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