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In the following question, an idiomatic expression or a proverb is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes its use in the sentence. We were glad to see the back of of the fussy guest who stayed at our home for more than a month.

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In the following question, an idiomatic expression or a proverb is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes its use in the sentence.

We were glad to see the back of of the fussy guest who stayed at our home for more than a month.


1). Looking at someone's back
2). To feel happy when someone leaves
3). Be happy to see someone from afar
4). To feel happy when someone comes


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'Glad to see the back of' is to feel happy when someone leaves. Hence, option 2 is the right answer.

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