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

Proposition 6 will get rid of the repugnant practice.

From Los Angeles Times

For example, it calls for getting rid of a provision that has allowed EPA to recruit scientists at salaries above the government pay scale for 5-year renewable contracts.

From Science Magazine

It’s not a piece of yourself you can cut out or get rid of.

From Los Angeles Times

Anyone who has ever tried to get rid of a few extra kilos knows the frustration: the weight drops initially, only to be back within a matter of weeks -- the yo-yo effect has struck.

From Science Daily

As well as getting rid of any recalled products, the CDC added that people should clean and sanitise any surface they may have touched.

From BBC

Related Words

• dispose of
• dump
• eliminate
• remove