be rid of
 be rid of
  : to no longer have or be affected or bothered by (someone or something that is unwanted or annoying)
   I thought I'd never be rid of that cold. [=I thought that cold would never go away]
   He thought he'd never be rid of her.
   It's just as well that he left you. You're well rid of him. [=you're better off without him]
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 Main Entry: rid