get rid of

Idioms and Phrases

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.

Example Sentences

“If we can get rid of enough people, then our way of life can become more sustainable.”

From Salon

“You can’t just get rid of all the stuff in the federal government without people screaming their heads off,” Kamarck said.

From Los Angeles Times

One of his tasks as defence secretary could be to act on Trump's campaign promises to get rid of US generals who he accuses of pursuing progressive policies in the force.

From BBC

MPs have backed plans to get rid of all hereditary peers from the House of Lords.

From BBC

In the words of the Telegraph, the couple chose to tell their story now primarily because they "want to help get rid of some of the stigma surrounding surrogacy, and to educate others in a similar situation".

From BBC

Related Words

• dispose of
• dump
• eliminate
• remove