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).
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See also:
  • 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)