when somebody says to you "just go,good riddance.
2007-04-21 04:32:41 · 11 answers · asked by bounce 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
When someone says that to you, it is insulting. They are saying go away and they hope to never see you again. In a sense, they cannot wait to "be rid of" you.
2007-04-21 04:43:59 · answer #1 · answered by Debra G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
–noun
1. the act or fact of clearing away or out, as anything undesirable.
2. relief or deliverance from something.
—Idiom
3. good riddance, a welcome relief or deliverance from something: He's gone, and good riddance!
Also, good riddance to bad rubbish. A welcome loss or departure. This expression is often used as an exclamation. For example, The principal has finally retired, and most of the teachers are saying, "Good riddance!" or When Jean decided to give up her violin her relieved family quietly said, "Good riddance to bad rubbish."
2007-04-21 04:44:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that they view getting rid of you as a good thing.
Riddance ( to throw away or discard)
You already know what Good means.
But ....if it was a parent that said this to you they were just angry and they don't really mean it !
2007-04-21 04:36:18 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Adios, don't let the door hit you on the way out and don't come back until I get over whatever hissy fit made me say this.
2007-04-21 04:38:17 · answer #4 · answered by Ben 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It means "Thank God I don't have to deal with you anymore".
It means "I'm thrilled to see you leave".
It means "Your back leaving is a much nicer sight than your face coming".
2007-04-21 06:42:33 · answer #5 · answered by Bethany 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means you are no longer married and have no kids as yet.
2007-04-21 04:41:47 · answer #6 · answered by theoregonartist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sarcastic and arguementive good-bye
2007-04-21 04:36:56 · answer #7 · answered by asmikeocsit 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are glad that you are leaving. They feel it is good to rid themself of you.
2007-04-21 04:38:09 · answer #8 · answered by jimboscow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
clear off
2007-04-21 04:45:32 · answer #9 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Variation of "see ya, wouldn't wanna be ya!"
2007-04-21 04:42:22 · answer #10 · answered by Nobody 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋