"do away with"

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0I heard it in an interview on TV, I don't have the context. Could someone tell me what it means? A couple of examples would be great, too. Is it similar to "get away with"?02br02br00Many thanks02br02br00Raen0-

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

1i00do away with02i00 - get rid of; discontinue the use of; throw away.02br
00It's not at all like 01i00get away with02i00.02br
01i00It would be nice if we could do away with taxes.02i02br
01i00Use hair color and do away with gray hair.02i02br
01i00The airlines may do away with commissions for travel agents.02i02br
01i00If we did away with plastic bags and bottles, would it help the environment?02i02br
01i00Some people would be happy if the networks did away with reality shows.02i02br
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Raen · Answer

0Thank you so much Jim, I've got it.02br
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Takoyaki-English · Answer

0Hello.02br
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00The Longman Dictionary says:02br
00do away with somebody/something02br
001) to get rid of something or stop using it: 02br
00- People thought that the use of robots would do away with boring low-paid factory jobs.02br
002) to kill someone02br
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00"To get away (with...)" means "to escape (with...)"0-

Raen · Answer

0Thank you TE, I appreciate it. I now know how to use this verbal phrase. Thanks. 02br
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