Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be rid of
idiom
/bi rɪd ʌv/
Definition
To remove or free from something unwanted.
Examples
- After a long spring cleaning, she was finally able to be rid of all the clutter in her home.
- He wanted to be rid of the old car that had been sitting in the garage for years.
Meaning
The phrase ‘be rid of’ means to eliminate or dispose of something that is no longer desired or is seen as a burden.
Synonyms
- eliminate
- dispose of
- get rid of
- remove
