To get rid of
Example: I want to get rid of the old clothes in my closet.
Definition
"To get rid of" means to remove, discard, or eliminate something unwanted or no longer needed. For example, when someone says, "I want to get rid of the old clothes in my closet," they intend to dispose of or clear out those clothes.
Translations
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deshacerse de -
afkomen van -
desfer-se de -
se débarrasser de -
loswerden
Etymology
The phrase "to get rid of" originates from the combination of the verb "get" meaning to obtain or cause, and "rid," an old English word meaning to clear or free from something. Together, they form an expression meaning to free oneself from something undesirable. Did you know that "rid" dates back to Old English 'rīdan,' meaning to ride or drive away, highlighting the idea of driving away unwanted items?
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"To get rid of" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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