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rid of

Free of; away from; without the care or trouble.

The puppy is finally rid of worms.

If I could be rid of the children for the day, I would go.

I wish you'd get rid of that cat!

Compare: DO AWAY WITH, THROW AWAY (1), THROW OFF (1).

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