Example sentences of "[noun sg] [to-vb] rid [prep] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | BUY yourself a plastic bulb baster to get rid of the grease on your gravy . |
| 2 | Somewhere further up the scale is the seasonal dieter who goes on a diet in spring to get rid of the Christmas over-indulgence ; in summer to get ready for the beach ; in autumn to lose the fat gained from too many chips , ice-creams , and Tequila sunrises on holiday ; and in early winter to help prepare for the Christmas binge . |
| 3 | I confess that I literally gasped with disbelief when I heard him calmly announce his determination to get rid of the poll tax at the first possible opportunity . |
| 4 | There were decisions to be made , and foremost was the need to get rid of the jade . |
| 5 | A deputy of Sproull 's reputation , officiating in the regality court , would be certain to make enemies for the politician who appointed him , and Gorthie strongly advised the duke to get rid of the bailie-depute immediately . |
| 6 | I am disappointed that the statement does not contain a commitment to get rid of the poll tax in Scotland a year earlier , because it was inflicted on Scotland a year before everyone else . |
| 7 | Some ‘ authorities ’ suggest using washing-up liquid to get rid of the oil . |
| 8 | ‘ It was a personal decision to get rid of the car . |
| 9 | Was n't the idea to get rid of the stuff ? |
| 10 | Replacing the plate , she stood up and went back inside the house , banging her slippers on the step to get rid of the snow . |