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

Below, shop dishwasher-safe food storage to get rid of plastic for good, starting at $16. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026

Drain and flush the water heater to get rid of the sediment in the tank and restore the hot water. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 25 Oct. 2026

Dishwasher tablets are formulated with powerful cleaning agents designed to get rid of grease and stubborn food residue, and those same products can also break down laundry detergent buildup and grime. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 Oct. 2026

For larger infestations, apply neem oil or a horticultural soap to get rid of pests. — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for get rid of

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