get rid of

Idioms  

1. 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.

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get rid of

“If a robot’s getting in the way and not helping us deliver a great guest experience, we’re going to get rid of them,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

“Even residents of this neighborhood park here in front because there isn’t enough parking. If they get rid of the parking out front, business will go down so much.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

Thankfully, Jenée Desmond-Harris has discovered a satisfying way to get rid of stickers and their gross residue once and for all.

From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026

Research suggests your body sweats more quickly to get rid of the excess heat after a hot drink.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

Now Sam was kind of wondering about how you would get rid of a cat that was turning you into a Sneezy and a Grumpy.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

Related Words

• dispose of
• dump
• eliminate
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