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get rid of

Idioms  

  1. Also, be rid of. Eliminate, discard, or free oneself from. For example, It's time we got rid of these old newspapers, or He kept calling for months, but now we're finally rid of him. The first expression dates from the mid-1600s, the second from the 1400s. Also see get out of, def. 5.

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“You’d have to work really hard to get rid of me,” Traveler said.

From Literature

You will need to retitle assets, whether to put them in a new trust or to get rid of it completely.

From Barron's

Local officials say the best way to keep mosquitoes at bay is to get rid of any kind of standing water on your property where they can breed.

From Los Angeles Times

Several leagues are expected to present proposals to get rid of Bylaw 600.

From Los Angeles Times

Though each of Iran’s scattered factions wanted something different, they began to unite in their desire to get rid of him.

From The Wall Street Journal

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