hou2 haang4 gaap3 m4 sung3好行夾唔送好行夹唔送
Jyutpinghou2 haang4 gaap3 m4 sung3
Yalehóu hàahng gaap m̀h sung
Definition
Good riddance; an expression used to show that one is glad to see someone leave and does not wish to see them again.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This phrase is a blunt and aggressive way to dismiss someone you dislike or find bothersome. It functions as a final, icy farewell that explicitly tells the other person they are not welcome back. Using it effectively ends any possibility of a polite relationship with the recipient.
Examples
Since you don't like it here, you can leave and good riddance.
He finally agreed to leave, good riddance to him.
Related words
Common phrases
good bye and good riddance
Common mistake
Avoid using this in any professional or formal setting, as it is highly confrontational and rude. It is strictly for personal disputes where you no longer care about maintaining social harmony.
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Grammar guides
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