Get rid of somebody/something In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "get rid of somebody/something", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Kathy Cao calendar 2020-11-18 11:11

Meaning of Get rid of somebody/something

Synonyms:

be rid of somebody/something , rid somebody/something of somebody/something

Get rid of somebody/something formal verb phrase

You can use be rid of: to be free of somebody/something that has been annoying you or that you do not want
I have used this Iphone for five years, I was finally rid of it yesterday.
Also rid somebody/something of somebody/something:  to remove something that is causing a problem from a place, group, etc.
The presidential candidate pledged to rid the country of the unemployment problem.
To make yourself free from somebody/something that is annoying you or causing you a problem, you can use rid yourself of.
He wants to rid himself of the feelings of guilt.

To throw away, destroy or remove something that you do not want any longer
 

I can’t get rid of this disease.

You should open the windows to get rid of the disgusting smell.

Are you trying to get rid of me from the team?

Other phrases about:

Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater
Bcareful to avoid losing important things or getting rid of them by mistake while disposing of worthless ones.
wash one off

To clean someone using water and soap

whip one off

1. To get rid of something quickly and hastily

2. To create something rapidly

throw on the scrap heap

To get rid of someone or something that one does not want

discharge (someone or something) from (something)

1. To officially allow somebody to leave a place

2. To remove someone from their job

3. To shoot bullet(s) from a gun

Grammar and Usage of Get rid of somebody/something

Verb Forms

  • get rid of (someone or something)
  • gets rid of somebody/something
  • got rid of somebody/something
  • getting rid of somebody/something

Starting of the idiom is a verb, we need to conjugate tense for the verb

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