got rid of
Threw it out
Got rid of means removed, discarded, or eliminated something unwanted.
You can get rid of clutter by throwing it away, get rid of a headache with aspirin, or get rid of an annoying guest by ending the conversation.
The phrase implies relief at removal: I finally got rid of that old couch.
It can euphemistically suggest killing: The mob got rid of the witness.
- eradicatedTotally destroyed or removed
- wiped outUtterly without remaining energy
- did away withDisposed of completely
- dissolvedDispersed into solvent
- removedTaken from position
eliminated · phased out · let go · cut loose · unburden · liberate · exorcise · purge · cleared out · discard · threw away · tossed out · expel · kicked out · shown the door · dump · trash · obliterate
- discardeddiscarded, threw away, tossed, trashed, dumped