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

“I have to say that last time around, I voted to get rid of the SAT, and I’m starting to believe I might have made a mistake,” Regent Jay Sures said to the board.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

While paintings are still taken, they're harder to sell, so around 10 years ago, thieves began shifting to goods that are easier to get rid of, Brand says.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

I think the job is to get rid of categorizing and make it more fluid.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026

At the same time, their desperation to get rid of him presented an almost risk-free opportunity for the Vikings to take a flier on a talented passer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

“You can’t get rid of me, dude. Ever,” I say.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

Related Words

• dispose of
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