rid (oneself) of

phrasal verb

rid (oneself) of; ridding (oneself) of; rids (oneself) of

: to cause (oneself) to no longer have or be affected by (someone or something unwanted)

She went to the beach to relax and rid herself of all her worries.

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After many dangerous lines are crossed, Nick continuously tries to get rid of her, only for Alice to find ways to return. —

Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024 The best way to feel ready at your home is by getting as much done beforehand as possible—and nothing is more prep-minded that getting rid of things that only add clutter to your home. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024 Inskeep: Musk and Ramaswamy have talked about eliminating entire cabinet departments like the Department of Education, and getting rid of billions of dollars of veterans benefits. —

Janaya Williams, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024 In turn, rinsing this away may help get rid of some of those gas-causing carbohydrates. —

Christina Manian, Health, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rid (oneself) of

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