- (be) rid of somebody
- be ˈrid of sb/sth idiom
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She wanted to be rid of her parents and their authority.
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I was glad to be rid of the car when I finally sold it.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
(be) rid of somebody
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get rid of somebody — get ˈrid of sb/sth idiom to make yourself free of sb/sth that is annoying you or that you do not want; to throw sth away • Try and get rid of your visitors before I get there. • The problem is getting rid of nuclear waste. • I can t get rid of… … Useful english dictionary
want rid of somebody — want ˈrid of sb/sth idiom (BrE, informal) to want to be free of sb/sth that has been annoying you or that you do not want • Are you trying to say you want rid of me? Main entry: ↑wantidiom … Useful english dictionary
rid somebody of somebody — ˈrid sb/sth of sb/sth derived (formal) to remove sth that is causing a problem from a place, group, etc • Further measures will be taken to rid our streets of crime. Main entry: ↑ridderived … Useful english dictionary
rid yourself of somebody — ˈrid yourself of sb/sth derived (formal) to make yourself free from sb/sth that is annoying you or causing you a problem • to rid yourself of guilt • He wanted to rid himself of the burden of the secret. Main entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
rid´i|cul´er — rid|i|cule «RIHD uh kyool», verb, culed, cul|ing, noun. –v.t. to laugh at; make fun of; mock: »Sometimes boys ridicule their sisters friends. My father discouraged me by ridiculing my performances (Benjamin Franklin). ╂[< noun] –n. 1 … Useful english dictionary
rid|i|cule — «RIHD uh kyool», verb, culed, cul|ing, noun. –v.t. to laugh at; make fun of; mock: »Sometimes boys ridicule their sisters friends. My father discouraged me by ridiculing my performances (Benjamin Franklin). ╂[< noun] –n. 1 … Useful english dictionary
rid something of somebody — ˈrid sb/sth of sb/sth derived (formal) to remove sth that is causing a problem from a place, group, etc • Further measures will be taken to rid our streets of crime. Main entry: ↑ridderived … Useful english dictionary
rid somebody of something — ˈrid sb/sth of sb/sth derived (formal) to remove sth that is causing a problem from a place, group, etc • Further measures will be taken to rid our streets of crime. Main entry: ↑ridderived … Useful english dictionary
get rid of — verb 1. dispose of (Freq. 7) Get rid of these old shoes! The company got rid of all the dead wood • Syn: ↑remove • Derivationally related forms: ↑removal (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
To Love Somebody (Nina Simone album) — Infobox Album Name = To Love Somebody Type = Album Artist = Nina Simone Released = 1969 Recorded = RCA Studios, New York City, 1967–69 Genre = Vocal Soul Pop Folk Length = Label = RCA victor Producer = Stroud Productions, Danny Davis Reviews =… … Wikipedia
