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ESLPod_0916_WE_1507 Being Forced Out of a Position In this podcast, the phrase "to be rid of" means to no longer have someone or something, especially an unpleasant person or thing: "It's going to feel great once we're finally rid of all our credit card debt." The phrase "to get rid of" means to take some action to give something away or throw it away: "Nobody is going to buy that old couch. You'll have to give it away for free if you want to get rid of it." As a verb, "to rid" means to get rid of something: "We're so glad she rid herself of that boyfriend." Finally, the phrase "good riddance" is said when one is happy that something is gone or done: "I can't believe those uninvited houseguests stayed for three weeks. Good riddance!"

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ESLPod 916 to be rid of Business

Id	ESLPod_0916_WE_1507
Episode Id	ESLPod 916
Episode Title	Being Forced Out of a Position
Phrase	to be rid of
Text	In this podcast, the phrase "to be rid of" means to no longer have someone or something, especially an unpleasant person or thing: "It's going to feel great once we're finally rid of all our credit card debt." The phrase "to get rid of" means to take some action to give something away or throw it away: "Nobody is going to buy that old couch. You'll have to give it away for free if you want to get rid of it." As a verb, "to rid" means to get rid of something: "We're so glad she rid herself of that boyfriend." Finally, the phrase "good riddance" is said when one is happy that something is gone or done: "I can't believe those uninvited houseguests stayed for three weeks. Good riddance!"
Topics	Business

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