get rid of
idiom
: 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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Upper arm lifts, to get rid of flapping skin sometimes called angel wings, increased 23% in the same period.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Serves 6 to 8 4 bundles or 2 bags collard greens
1 smoked turkey leg or wing (your choice)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Rinse the collard greens thoroughly to get rid of any dirt.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Still, the agency's efforts could prove short-lived amid calls from some Republicans to weaken the agency or get rid of it entirely.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
Kapur has been working to get rid of the dead weight in Honeywell’s myriad businesses and also make acquisitions and partnerships that bolster the company’s focus on three key areas: automation, the future of aviation, and the energy transition.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Serves 6 to 8 4 bundles or 2 bags collard greens
1 smoked turkey leg or wing (your choice)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Rinse the collard greens thoroughly to get rid of any dirt.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Still, the agency's efforts could prove short-lived amid calls from some Republicans to weaken the agency or get rid of it entirely.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
Kapur has been working to get rid of the dead weight in Honeywell’s myriad businesses and also make acquisitions and partnerships that bolster the company’s focus on three key areas: automation, the future of aviation, and the energy transition.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Get rid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20rid%20of. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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