be rid of

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   to be free of sb / sth that has been annoying you or that you do not want

   The empire will finally be rid of that useless slug You got a point

   Lamb, I'll be rid of you by Easter! You can count your reigning days!

In the movies · 111

• Lamb, I'll be rid of you by Easter! You can count your reigning days!The Lion in Winter1968
• The empire will finally be rid of that useless slug You got a pointThe Emperor's New Groove2000
• And if I say no?The Green Mile1999
• Then let us be rid of it...The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003
• You'll be rid of me. I swear.The Green Mile1999
• It's the only way we'll be rid of them.How to Train Your Dragon2010
• He will never be rid of his need for it.The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001
• Seemed quite glad to be rid of it, as a matter of fact.Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone2001

From the same entry

• get rid of
• want rid of
• rid of
• rid yourself of
• be riding for a fall
• be riding high
• let ride
• ride the crest of
• ride herd on
• ride shotgun
• ride a wave of
• if wishes were horses, beggars would ride

More idioms

• get on nerves
• take for granted
• it's just a matter of time
• the best of luck
• speak of the devil
• in eyes
• right now
• at least
• as far as i am concerned
• be good to go
• even so
• i mean