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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Tips For Cleaning Tile Floors Sweep or vacuum tile floors a few times a week to get rid of loose dirt and debris that can damage the finish.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
In the meantime, closing sales are likely as the chains look to get rid of remaining inventory.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Fabric deodorizer spray Consider making an all-natural fabric refresher to get rid of those unwanted smells.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Old grills are hard to get rid of and costly to replace.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
In the meantime, closing sales are likely as the chains look to get rid of remaining inventory.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Fabric deodorizer spray Consider making an all-natural fabric refresher to get rid of those unwanted smells.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Old grills are hard to get rid of and costly to replace.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Get rid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20rid%20of. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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