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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Most bad franchises get rid of their coaches quickly, and often the organization is the problem, not necessarily the coach (although the majority can’t cut it).
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Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2023
Handheld blowers from Milwaukee are discounted, along with wet-dry shop vacuums, and this one from Ridgid can convert into a blower to get rid of those fall leaves around your home.
—Lauren Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2023
Attempting to get rid of a parasite might bring about this eye disease.
—Korin Miller, Health, 17 Nov. 2023
Why not just get rid of the crust, apples and just plow into a container of sugar.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
At one point, Chen seemingly issued an ultimatum for De Niro to get rid of Robinson.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2023
DeSantis swipes at his top rivals In his opening remarks at the Florida Freedom Summit, Gov. Ron DeSantis said to get rid of the teleprompters -- an indirect poke at former President Donald Trump, who uses teleprompters when giving remarks.
—Abby Cruz, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2023
To get rid of stains, apply a dash of vinegar and sprinkle some baking soda.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2023
Surgery, radiation therapy, and in some cases, chemotherapy get rid of cancer cells.
—Jenny McCoy, Health, 10 Nov. 2023
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Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2023
Handheld blowers from Milwaukee are discounted, along with wet-dry shop vacuums, and this one from Ridgid can convert into a blower to get rid of those fall leaves around your home.
—Lauren Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2023
Attempting to get rid of a parasite might bring about this eye disease.
—Korin Miller, Health, 17 Nov. 2023
Why not just get rid of the crust, apples and just plow into a container of sugar.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
At one point, Chen seemingly issued an ultimatum for De Niro to get rid of Robinson.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2023
DeSantis swipes at his top rivals In his opening remarks at the Florida Freedom Summit, Gov. Ron DeSantis said to get rid of the teleprompters -- an indirect poke at former President Donald Trump, who uses teleprompters when giving remarks.
—Abby Cruz, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2023
To get rid of stains, apply a dash of vinegar and sprinkle some baking soda.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2023
Surgery, radiation therapy, and in some cases, chemotherapy get rid of cancer cells.
—Jenny McCoy, Health, 10 Nov. 2023
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“Get rid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20rid%20of. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.
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