How to Use rid (oneself) of in a Sentence

rid (oneself) of

phrasal verb

• There are, of course, many ways to get rid of nose hair.
  — Ravi Davda, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
• Learn how to get rid of squirrels for a pest-free home.
  — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024
• The last one to slap has to take all the cards, and the player who gets rid of all their cards first wins!
  — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2023
• Give them a good scrub to get rid of any dirt, then chop them up, skin and all.
  — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2023
• Will the city get rid of them before the Olympics next summer?
  — CNN, 2 Oct. 2023
• Dak Prescott will get rid of the ball quick, and Dallas will get the ground game going.
  — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023
• Try to pre-soak the items to help get rid of blood before washing them.
  — Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
• The first to honestly tell me to get rid of my mustache in 1999!
  — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
• With just one pac, you can get rid of tough stains and brighten your clothes in no time.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2023
• There's also a lot of clutter in an Echo Show slideshow that you can get rid of.
  — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 29 Mar. 2024
• Hitch swoops in and pretends to be Sara's boyfriend to get rid of the poor slob whose tired lines are failing on her.
  — Cristina Everett, EW.com, 9 Feb. 2024
• Short and Bright Beckham kept the bright yellow-white blonde color but got rid of the length.
  — Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
• Below are the six fool-proof ways of getting rid of a pimple fast.
  — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
• Tap the bottom of the jar on a table to force any air to the top; let stand 15 minutes to get rid of bubbles.
  — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
• Drain the meat in a mesh colander (just like pasta, dudes) to get rid of excess grease.
  — Corey Inscoe, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• To get rid of this chalky buildup, bring a mixture of one part vinegar to three parts water to a boil in the pan.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2023
• Our experts said there's no reason to get rid of crane flies.
  — The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024
• Cohen saw the lights of a police car driving towards them and told a friend to get rid of the roach.
  — Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 5 May 2023
• Of all the skin care concerns, how to get rid of blackheads can be one of the most frustrating.
  — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
• Since purple shampoos are one of the best ways to get rid of brassy hair at home, there are so many to choose from.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
• Time to get rid of some penises, and plenty of other stuff.
  — Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2023
• Fidel Sanchez instructs his workers to get rid of the fruit that fell and rotted on the ground.
  — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 26 Apr. 2024
• The stickers on the memorial were removed and crews were working to get rid of the spray paint.
  — Louis Casiano, Fox News, 8 May 2024
• In 1979, the French (under Giscard) got rid of Bokassa.
  — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 10 July 2024
• And this whole idea that giving birth will get rid of the pain caused by endometriosis is not true.
  — Courtney Shea, refinery29.com, 9 Aug. 2024
• Also, get rid of the tree as soon as the Holiday season is over.
  — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
• Still, cellulite is often seen as a problem to get rid of.
  — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024
• This bug can be a pain to get rid of because squishing it leaves a red stain behind.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2024
• But getting rid of black plastic kitchen utensils is a low-stakes move, and worth it.
  — Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
• Vacuuming at least twice a week can get rid of surface germs.
  — Terri Williams, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 19 Nov 2024