rid (oneself) of
phrasal verb
rid (oneself) of; ridding (oneself) of; rids (oneself) of
: to cause (oneself) to no longer have or be affected by (someone or something unwanted)
She went to the beach to relax and rid herself of all her worries.
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Nets give beachgoers false security, making politicians reluctant to get rid of them, said Chris Pepin-Neff, an expert on the public policy of shark attack prevention.
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Michael E. Miller, Washington Post, 13 June 2024
And research shows that this solution is gentle enough to use directly on your face to get rid of the little microorganisms responsible for your breakouts.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 June 2024
How to stay safe from rattlesnakes As rattlesnake season begins, here's everything to know about the Western diamondback and other Arizona rattlesnakes, from what attracts them to how to get rid of them, and how to keep yourself and your pet safe from snakebites.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
The Fed can get rid of some bad vibes by beginning to roll back interest rates in 2024 now that inflation isn't anywhere close to 8% or 9%.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2024
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Michael E. Miller, Washington Post, 13 June 2024
And research shows that this solution is gentle enough to use directly on your face to get rid of the little microorganisms responsible for your breakouts.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 June 2024
How to stay safe from rattlesnakes As rattlesnake season begins, here's everything to know about the Western diamondback and other Arizona rattlesnakes, from what attracts them to how to get rid of them, and how to keep yourself and your pet safe from snakebites.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
The Fed can get rid of some bad vibes by beginning to roll back interest rates in 2024 now that inflation isn't anywhere close to 8% or 9%.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2024
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