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Teal lime Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Get rid of sthg - rid yourself od sthg

Is there a difference between "to get rid of something" and "to rid yourself of something"?

If so, when is it appropriate to use each of them?

Would you please give me a few examples?

Thank you

  

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If "rid myself of" can be used, then "get rid of" can also be used. But if "get rid of" can be used, then "rid yourself of" may or may not be used - the situations have to be learned by experience. Some examples of usage: Get rid of ("rid yourself of" can't be substituted here): I got rid of that old suitcase in the hall closet.

— Anonymous

  • If "rid myself of" can be used, then "get rid of" can also be used.
  • But if "get rid of" can be used, then "rid yourself of" may or may not be used - the situations have to be learned by experience.
  • Some examples of usage: Get rid of ("rid yourself of" can't be substituted here): I got rid of that old suitcase in the hall closet.
  • Get rid of that old hat you've been wearing for years.
  • Rid yourself of/get rid of (either can be used): It took years but I finally rid myself of / got rid of my accent.
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If "rid myself of" can be used, then "get rid of" can also be used. But if "get rid of" can be used, then "rid yourself of" may or may not be used - the situations have to be learned by experience. Some examples of usage:


Get rid of ("rid yourself of" can't be substituted here):


I got rid of that old suitcase in the hall closet.

Get rid of that old hat you've been

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teal lime

Is there a difference between "to get rid of something" and "to rid yourself of something"?

Note that 'get rid of' is used far more often than 'rid oneself of' — as much as 50 times more often.

CJ

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