скатертью дорога

Russian

Alternative forms

• ска́тертью доро́жка (skátertʹju doróžka)

Etymology

Literally, “let the road be like a tablecloth”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈskatʲɪrtʲjʊ dɐˈroɡə]

Interjection

ска́тертью доро́га! • (skátertʹju doróga!)

1. good riddance! (used to indicate that one welcomes the departure of someone or something)