be rid of

idiom

: to no longer have or be affected or bothered by (someone or something that is unwanted or annoying)

He thought he'd never be rid of her.

Examples of be rid of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There's no doubt Ash was relieved to be rid of it and finally move on with her life. —William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025

New York Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to deliver a live address Tuesday following the news he could soon be rid of his corruption indictment. —Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025

The aspiration to be rid of a cabal that has waged war on Iranian women and destroyed the nation will never be extinguished. —Mariam Memarsadeghi, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025

Is Wilson the quarterback Broncos coach Sean Payton paid to be rid of? —Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025

Rhymes for be rid of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
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• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove