be/get shot of somebody/something

be shot of (someone or something)

To get away from or get rid of someone or something. Primarily heard in UK. You advisor is untrustworthy, and you need to be shot of him sooner than later.
See also: of, shot

get shot of (someone or something)

To get away from or get rid of someone or something. Your new employee is untrustworthy, and you need to get shot of him sooner than later.
See also: get, of, shot
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get (or be) shot of

get (or be) rid of. British informal
See also: get, of, shot
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be/get ˈshot of somebody/something

(British English, informal) get rid of somebody/something that you do not want/like or which has given you trouble: It’s time we got shot of this car — it’s falling apart.
See also: get, of, shot, somebody, something
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See also:
  • be shot of (someone or something)
  • get shot of
  • get shot of (someone or something)
  • get shot of someone/something
  • had sooner (do something)
  • sooner than you think
  • go to the wall
  • no sooner said than done
  • serpent
  • a snake in (one's) bosom