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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That night, Tarantino got a voicemail from Madsen, who backed up his decision to get rid of Tierney.
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Giana Levy, Variety, 2 Aug. 2025
For years, Republicans have failed in their attempts to use redistricting to get rid of me.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
Additionally, the city of Sacramento will get rid of parking control identification, the ordinance added.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2025
Alaina decided to get rid of paneled ceiling board in her new basement after some flooding damage, but things took a sinister turn.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
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Giana Levy, Variety, 2 Aug. 2025
For years, Republicans have failed in their attempts to use redistricting to get rid of me.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
Additionally, the city of Sacramento will get rid of parking control identification, the ordinance added.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2025
Alaina decided to get rid of paneled ceiling board in her new basement after some flooding damage, but things took a sinister turn.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 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 15 Aug. 2025.
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