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do away with (oneself) Euph. to commit suicide. The doctor was afraid that Betty would do away with herself. I wouldn't think of doing away with myself. See also: away do away with something to get rid of something. This chemical will do away with the stain in your sink. The time has come to do away with that old building. See also: away do away with somebody to remove someone from a position or job Blake was disliked by everyone in the office, and Morse did away with him by firing him. See also: away do away with something 1. to remove or destroy something New treatments for your teeth should do away with the dentist's drill – no more cavities, no more pain! 2. to kill an animal The hunter did away with the injured rabbit. See also: away How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The FMA is opposed to legislation that would do away with MediPass for most Medicaid recipients, making it a special needs program. |
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