Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get shot of something or someone
idiom
/ɡɛt ʃɒt əv ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɔr ˈsʌmwʌn/
Definition
To remove or free oneself from something or someone that is unwanted.
Examples
- After years of dealing with the stress, she finally decided to get shot of her toxic friends.
- He needed to get shot of all the clutter in his garage before moving into the new house.
- It’s time to get shot of that old car; it hasn’t run well in years.
Meaning
This phrase is often used when someone wants to eliminate an undesirable person or thing from their life or situation.
Synonyms
- get rid of
- eliminate
- dispose of
- cast off
- remove
