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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Although there’s no way to fully prevent or get rid of them, using creams, body butters, and oils can help moisturize and soothe the often relentless itching that can accompany rapidly stretching skin.
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Erin Bunch, Glamour, 9 July 2025
The recommendation is to have a double height ceiling, to get rid of risers and to accommodate recording and digital teaching needs.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Ways to get rid of a double chin include lifestyle measures, nonsurgical treatments, and surgery.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 6 July 2025
That’s a key process in itself: choosing which sounds to keep and get rid of.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 5 July 2025
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Erin Bunch, Glamour, 9 July 2025
The recommendation is to have a double height ceiling, to get rid of risers and to accommodate recording and digital teaching needs.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Ways to get rid of a double chin include lifestyle measures, nonsurgical treatments, and surgery.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 6 July 2025
That’s a key process in itself: choosing which sounds to keep and get rid of.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 5 July 2025
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“Get rid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20rid%20of. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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