get rid of
phrase
: 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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Why Potassium Matters for Blood Pressure Potassium supports blood pressure by helping your kidneys to get rid of extra sodium.
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Verywell Health,
6 July 2026
The Operating Engineers Local 150 argues QSL made a backroom deal to recognize the ILA in order to get rid of Local 150.
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Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
But some of us are still scrubbing away at stains, thinking that is the only way to get rid of them.
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Southern Living,
5 July 2026
In their place, the aluminum pieces left behind a slight stain that Ebbecke has yet to successfully get rid of.
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Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
6 July 2026
The Operating Engineers Local 150 argues QSL made a backroom deal to recognize the ILA in order to get rid of Local 150.
—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
But some of us are still scrubbing away at stains, thinking that is the only way to get rid of them.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
In their place, the aluminum pieces left behind a slight stain that Ebbecke has yet to successfully get rid of.
—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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“Get rid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20rid%20of. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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