get rid of
Definition of get rid of
: 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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getplay
: to gain possession of
: to receive as a return : earn
: to obtain by concession or entreaty
: something begotten:
: offspring
: the entire progeny of a male animal
: a document of release from obligation in Jewish law
: a bill of divorce
: a religious divorce by Jewish law
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