be rid of somebody/something

be rid of (someone or something)

To be free from someone or something. I'm so glad to be rid of that project. It had so many parts and felt like a burden for weeks! Thank God we're finally rid of our houseguests and can go back to living our normal lives! Wasn't the exterminator just here? Geez, it's like we'll never be rid of these darn ants!

See also: of, rid

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be ˈrid of somebody/something

(formal) be free of somebody/something that has been annoying you or that you do not want: I was glad to be rid of the car when I finally sold it. ♢ (British English) He was a nuisance and we’re all well rid of him (= we’ll be much better without him).

See also: of, rid, somebody, something

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