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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Japanese Beetles: The best way to get rid of these beetles is to pick them off by hand and destroy them in a container of soapy water.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Choose the correct herbicide to get rid of the weeds and always follow the instructions on the label exactly.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Tush push proponents have presented arguments on why the play should continue to be part of the game, while those who oppose it have made a case for getting rid of it.
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Treatments for Glassy Eyes The goal of treating glassy eyes is to get rid of or manage this symptom and its underlying cause, restoring your eyes to normal appearance and moisture levels.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 1 Apr. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Choose the correct herbicide to get rid of the weeds and always follow the instructions on the label exactly.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Tush push proponents have presented arguments on why the play should continue to be part of the game, while those who oppose it have made a case for getting rid of it.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Treatments for Glassy Eyes The goal of treating glassy eyes is to get rid of or manage this symptom and its underlying cause, restoring your eyes to normal appearance and moisture levels.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Rid (oneself) of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rid%20%28oneself%29%20of. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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