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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Of course, since at least the 1970s, retailers have taken advantage of the three-day weekend to get rid of last season’s inventory.
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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
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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 29 May. 2024.
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