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see the back of

17/8/2020

 
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Sometimes we are glad when someone comes. Sometimes we are not. When someone has gone, and we do not have to deal with them, again, we can say I’m so glad to see the back of her!

It means to be rid of (an unwanted person or thing) and can range from a difficult report just finished to an interview:
 
Why Germany would be especially happy to see the back of Trump  
 
[The Guardian | LINK]
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