English · Common Verbs
get rid of
/ɡɛt rɪd ʌv/
[/ɡɛt rɪd ʌv/]
remove or dispose
Intermediatephrase
Definition
To remove or throw away something unwanted, or to free yourself from a problem.
Example
I need to get rid of these old clothes.
I need to get rid of these old clothes.
Etymology
From 'rid', an Old Norse-derived word meaning to clear or free, combined with 'get of'.
How & Where It’s Used
Very common for disposing of things or solving problems.