get rid of something or someone Definition

rid
verb

rid, ridded, ridding
1. archaic
To disencumber or free it, them or oneself from something undesirable or unwanted.
Thesaurus: free, unburden, purge, deliver, clear, relieve, disburden, disencumber; Antonym: burden.
Form: rid something of something (usually)
Form: rid someone of something
Form: rid oneself of something

Idiom: be rid of something or someone

To be freed or disencumbered of something or someone troublesome or unwanted.
Thesaurus: be freed, evade, have done with, escape, be shot of.

Idiom: get rid of something or someone

To disencumber, free or relieve oneself of something or someone undesirable or unwanted.
Thesaurus: shed, jettison, dump, ditch (slang), expel.

Etymology: 13c: from Norse rythja to clear.