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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Euna Park, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024
Of course, since at least the 1970s, retailers have taken advantage of the three-day weekend to get rid of last season’s inventory.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2024
This suggests Americans are still using physical money, at least for making small payments – and that the drive to get rid of pennies, nickels and dimes should hold off a while longer.
—Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 20 May 2024
The podiatrist can then work with you on a treatment plan to get rid of your toenail fungus.8
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A healthcare provider will typically prescribe an anti-fungal medication to get rid of toenail fungus.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 19 May 2024
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Euna Park, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024
Of course, since at least the 1970s, retailers have taken advantage of the three-day weekend to get rid of last season’s inventory.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2024
This suggests Americans are still using physical money, at least for making small payments – and that the drive to get rid of pennies, nickels and dimes should hold off a while longer.
—Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 20 May 2024
The podiatrist can then work with you on a treatment plan to get rid of your toenail fungus.8
Treatments for Toenail Fungus
A healthcare provider will typically prescribe an anti-fungal medication to get rid of toenail fungus.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 19 May 2024
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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 6 Jun. 2024.
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