to get rid of somebody or something
01
to put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved
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例子
We finally got rid of your younger brother, he's so annoying!
02
to terminate, remove, or eliminate something
例子
He got rid of the software that caused errors.
03
to do away with something completely
例子
They want to get rid of outdated traditions.
