get rid of

phrase

: 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.

Examples of get rid of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Also, if Carter can get rid of both of them, then the Salt fan club has the majority and can coast the rest of the game. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2026

Vazquez also helped Wedding evade capture, prosecutors allege, by paying public officials in Mexico to slow down investigations, get rid of evidence and dismiss charges. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Most people agree that insects and unwanted rodents are pests, but ultrasonic pest repellers can get rid of more. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

This isn’t the first time the brand’s tried to get rid of the tagline, so maybe it’s not gone for good. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 10 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for get rid of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
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• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove