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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see see, back. / (colloquial euphemistic) To be rid of.

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see the back of

Source Word

see the back of

Verb

colloquial euphemistic

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see see, back. / (colloquial euphemistic) To be rid of.

Japanese Meaning

（婉曲的な口語表現として）面倒な人や物から解放される、取り除かれること / （比喩的な意味ではなく、文字通りには使われずに）長らく悩ませられていた対象に、さよならやお別れを告げる状態

From the train window, I could see the back of the freight car as it rolled past.

列車の窓から、通り過ぎる貨車の後部が見えました。

Sense（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see see, back.

Sense（2）

(colloquial euphemistic) To be rid of.

Jen: Yeah, I think I'll say yes. I think I have to. You guys'll probably be glad to see the back of me... Wow. You're just gonna let that hang there.

sees the back of

（ present singular third-person ）

seeing the back of

（ participle present ）

saw the back of

（ past ）

seen the back of

（ participle past ）