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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Fortunately, there’s an easy solution to get rid of that discoloration and make your sink look as good as new.
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
The documentary takes viewers behind the scenes to show how brands get rid of unwanted, unsellable merchandise.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The Trump administration says the changes are needed to get rid of underperforming employees, without the array of appeals and procedures that prevent any real change within the federal system.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Although Season 11 of SNL also featured such comedy legends as Damon Wayans, Joan Cusack, Randy Quaid, Jon Lovitz, Al Franken and Nora Dunn, it’s largely considered one of the worst seasons, forcing Michaels to get rid of many of the cast ahead of Season 12.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2025
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
The documentary takes viewers behind the scenes to show how brands get rid of unwanted, unsellable merchandise.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The Trump administration says the changes are needed to get rid of underperforming employees, without the array of appeals and procedures that prevent any real change within the federal system.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Although Season 11 of SNL also featured such comedy legends as Damon Wayans, Joan Cusack, Randy Quaid, Jon Lovitz, Al Franken and Nora Dunn, it’s largely considered one of the worst seasons, forcing Michaels to get rid of many of the cast ahead of Season 12.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Get rid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20rid%20of. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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