Below you will find one of the uses of the phrasal verb 'get rid of' which you are likely to find used in the Cambridge Advanced exam.

In addition to the meaning/definition, you will also find two examples of it being used with this meaning (to help you better understand its use and the context it is used in).

In order to remember this use, make sure to make an example in your own words with the phrasal verb.

Use

To no longer have something because you don't want, need or use it anymore.

"Do you still have that old TV of yours?"
"No, we don't. It wasn't working very well, so we GOT RID OF it last year and bought a new one.

There's no space in the wardrobe. We need to GET RID OF some of the clothes there. There's things in it we haven't worn in years.

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