get rid of

phrase

: to do something so as to no longer have or be affected or bothered by (something or someone that is unwanted)

It's time to get rid of this old sweater.

I can't seem to get rid of this cold.

He stayed on talking and talking. She finally got rid of him by saying she had to make dinner.

Examples of get rid of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Here’s what to do if skunks become a problem in your yard and how to get rid of them. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Financial intermediaries match drug traffickers seeking to get rid of extra dollars with Chinese clients seeking to obtain dollars abroad. — Alvin Camba, Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2026

Now, the difference between my process and a lot of Simon’s process is meant to get rid of his nerves. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 20 Aug. 2026

Staff had to cover the remaining books under plastic, Rozelle said, as a water mitigation company works to clear debris, get rid of stagnant water and remove the carpet. — John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for get rid of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove