get rid of
idiom
: to do something so as to no longer have or be affected or bothered by (something or someone that is unwanted)
It's time to get rid of this old sweater.
I can't seem to get rid of this cold.
He stayed on talking and talking. She finally got rid of him by saying she had to make dinner.
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The podiatrist can then work with you on a treatment plan to get rid of your toenail fungus.8
Treatments for Toenail Fungus
A healthcare provider will typically prescribe an anti-fungal medication to get rid of toenail fungus.
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Sarah Bradley, Health, 19 May 2024
If the bill passes into law, schools that fail to get rid of their legacy admissions policy will be forced to give up 10% of tuition revenue for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for low-income students.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 15 May 2024
Other animals have exhibited self-healing behaviors: Chimpanzees, for instance, have been observed eating specific leaves to get rid of intestinal parasites, and applying flies to wounds.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 2 May 2024
Still, his decision to get rid of home rule in a state that values small government and is one of the hottest states in the nation took some local officials aback and infuriated outdoor workers and their advocates in some of the hottest regions of the state.
—Kate Cimini, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Medicines: Cough medicine, such as Mucinex (guaifenesin), and decongestants help get rid of a runny or stuffy nose and postnasal drip.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 3 May 2024
Some activists in the area, including Earth Justice and Florida Rising, want to get rid of the incinerator altogether.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
The aim: to get rid of greenhouse gases and other pollutants.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024
Most importantly, don’t buy pesticides and spray your backyard to get rid of them.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
Sarah Bradley, Health, 19 May 2024
If the bill passes into law, schools that fail to get rid of their legacy admissions policy will be forced to give up 10% of tuition revenue for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for low-income students.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 15 May 2024
Other animals have exhibited self-healing behaviors: Chimpanzees, for instance, have been observed eating specific leaves to get rid of intestinal parasites, and applying flies to wounds.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 2 May 2024
Still, his decision to get rid of home rule in a state that values small government and is one of the hottest states in the nation took some local officials aback and infuriated outdoor workers and their advocates in some of the hottest regions of the state.
—Kate Cimini, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Medicines: Cough medicine, such as Mucinex (guaifenesin), and decongestants help get rid of a runny or stuffy nose and postnasal drip.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 3 May 2024
Some activists in the area, including Earth Justice and Florida Rising, want to get rid of the incinerator altogether.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
The aim: to get rid of greenhouse gases and other pollutants.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024
Most importantly, don’t buy pesticides and spray your backyard to get rid of them.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
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