be rid of somebody/something
be ˈrid of somebody/something
(formal) be free of somebody/something that has been annoying you or that you do not want: I was glad to be rid of the car when I finally sold it. (British English) He was a nuisance and we’re all well rid of him (= we’ll be much better without him).See also: of, rid, somebody, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- get rid of
- get rid of (someone or something)
- get rid of somebody/something
- be a pain in the neck
- get shed of (someone or something)
- get shet of (someone or something)
- get shut of
- get shut of (someone or something)
- carp about
- carp about (someone or something)