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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Be glad to see the back of

  1. A
    Be always welcome whenever you go back.
  2. B
    Talk bad about somebody you hate behind their back.
  3. C
    Be happy when a person leaves.
  4. D
    Feel happy that you backed off from a fruitless plan.

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The idiom "be glad to see the back of (someone/something)" means to be happy or relieved when a person leaves or when an unpleasant situation ends.
Therefore, the correct option is C.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Be glad to see the back of
A
Be always welcome whenever you go back.
B
Talk bad about somebody you hate behind their back.
C
Be happy when a person leaves.
D
Feel happy that you backed off from a fruitless plan.

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