Get rid of Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɹɪd/ /ˈəv
GET-rid-uhv or GIT-rid-uhv
ɡˈɛt/ /ɹˈɪd/ /ˈɒv
get-RID-ov
Definition
To remove, throw away, or stop having something or someone that is unwanted or unnecessary.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression often used for both objects and problems. Common collocations: 'get rid of clutter', 'get rid of a headache', 'get rid of old clothes'. Not used for permanent, positive separations (like 'graduate'). Sometimes used for people, but can sound negative.
Spanish: deshacerse de - eliminarPortuguese (BR): se livrar de - descartarPortuguese (PT): livrar-se de - deitar foraChinese (Simplified): 摆脱 - 清除Chinese (Traditional): 擺脫 - 清除Hindi: से छुटकारा पाना - निकाल देनाArabic: التخلص من - إزالةBengali: পরিত্রাণ পাওয়া - ছুঁড়ে ফেলা - সরিয়ে ফেলাRussian: избавиться от - выбросить - избавитьсяJapanese: 取り除く - 片付ける - 捨てるVietnamese: loại bỏ - vứt bỏ - thoát khỏiKorean: 없애다 - 치우다 - 버리다Turkish: kurtulmak - atmak - ortadan kaldırmakUrdu: چھٹکارا حاصل کرنا - نکال دینا - ہٹاناIndonesian: menyingkirkan - membuang - menghilangkan
Example Sentences
I want to get rid of these old shoes.
basic
How can I get rid of this headache?
basic
They need to get rid of the broken TV.
basic
I finally managed to get rid of that annoying app on my phone.
natural
Sometimes you just need to get rid of extra stuff and simplify your life.
natural
If you want to get rid of bad habits, start with small changes.
natural