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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Gago reportedly admitted to directing Jaquez to get rid of the waste, but denied telling him to dump it in the storm drain. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025 With the Chiefs likely down two starting O-linemen tonight -- left tackle Josh Simmons is out, and guard Trey Smith is doubtful -- expect Mahomes to get rid of the ball quickly. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025 Steller makes all of that happen with a range of contractors who serve all aspects of senior moves—helping get rid of clutter, touching up areas to show better, staging the home for visitors, and carrying out the move itself. Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025 When Ferrara was starting out, private investment in low-budget films was spurred by tax loopholes, a way for doctors, dentists, and racketeers to get rid of extra cash that would otherwise wind up in Uncle Sam’s grubby mitts. Nick Pinkerton, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for get rid of

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“Get rid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20rid%20of. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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