get rid of

get rid of (someone or something)

To discard, eliminate, or become free from something or someone. We finally got rid of your younger brother, he's so annoying! Would you please get rid of that filthy couch already?
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get rid of

Also, be rid of. Eliminate, discard, or free oneself from. For example, It's time we got rid of these old newspapers, or He kept calling for months, but now we're finally rid of him. The first expression dates from the mid-1600s, the second from the 1400s. Also see get out of, def. 5.
See also: get, of, rid
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

get ˈrid of somebody/something

make yourself free of somebody/something that is annoying you or that you do not want; throw something away: Try and get rid of your visitors before I get there. I can’t get rid of this headache. We got rid of all the old furniture.
See also: get, of, rid, somebody, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

get rid of

To rid oneself of (something); discard or get free of: Let's get rid of that broken chair.
See also: get, of, rid
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
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  • get rid of (someone or something)
  • get rid of somebody/something
  • ti
  • be rid of somebody/something
  • dispose of
  • dispose of (someone or something)
  • dispose of someone
  • disposed
  • shake a disease or illness off
  • overboard
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