Fag time…
Today’s saying of the day is ‘good riddance to bad rubbish’.
The saying "good riddance to bad rubbish" means to be glad to be rid of someone or something unwanted. The phrase's origin is a combination of two earlier phrases. "Good riddance" is attributed to Shakespeare, who used it in his play Troilus and Cressida. The addition of "to bad rubbish" appears to have occurred in the late 18th or early 19th century.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
"Good riddance":
The phrase "good riddance" has been around since at least the late 16th century and was used in Shakespeare's play Troilus and Cressida, where Patroclus says it after someone leaves.
"Bad rubbish":
This addition seems to have come later, likely in the late 18th century, to emphasize the undesirable nature of what is being rid of.
Overall meaning:
The complete phrase "good riddance to bad rubbish" conveys a sense of relief and happiness at being free from something or someone considered unpleasant, worthless, or a nuisance.
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