to be glad that you no longer have to deal with someone
be glad when someone leaves after an unpleasant experience with them
also used when an unpleasant experience ends
be pleased when somebody leaves or when something ends because you did not like them
After my boss made my life difficult for ten years, he finally left the company. I was glad to see the back of him.
My sister has been staying with us for six months. I love her but would be glad to see the back of her.
After camping without running water and sanitation for two weeks I am glad to see the back of this place.
The guest became an absolute pain for the hosts and they were really pleased to see the back of him.
When he is angry I love to see the back of my dad.
There is no origin for this idiom
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Common phrase that has a specific meaning.