get rid of
idiom
: 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.
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For landscapers to completely get rid of bamboo takes a lot of time digging, and lots of herbicide.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
However, for large ceiling fans with thick, durable blades, a leaf blower can be an excellent way to get rid of the dust, hair, and other debris that tends to stick to the top and sides of the fan blades.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
Both versions of Trump’s policy bill get rid of current rules that allow borrowers to temporarily have their loan payments deferred due to unemployment or economic hardship, which will apply to borrowers who take out loans starting in July 2025.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Why not get rid of the department that seemingly serves no purpose as their mandates go unenforced and unanswered.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
However, for large ceiling fans with thick, durable blades, a leaf blower can be an excellent way to get rid of the dust, hair, and other debris that tends to stick to the top and sides of the fan blades.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
Both versions of Trump’s policy bill get rid of current rules that allow borrowers to temporarily have their loan payments deferred due to unemployment or economic hardship, which will apply to borrowers who take out loans starting in July 2025.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Why not get rid of the department that seemingly serves no purpose as their mandates go unenforced and unanswered.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
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“Get rid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20rid%20of. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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