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Want rid of somebody/something

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Negative EmotionPlay
The phrase often expresses frustration or annoyance with someone or something. SlideShe wants rid of her noisy neighbors.
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Informal UsagePlay
It's typically used in casual or spoken English, not in formal writing. SlideJohn just wants rid of that broken bike.
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Implies ActionPlay
Using this phrase suggests a desire to take action to remove the undesired person or thing. SlideThey want rid of the old equipment to make room for the new.