Be/get shot of somebody/something

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British Idiom

This phrase is mainly used in the UK and might not be well understood outside of it. Slide

After the project ended, I was glad to be shot of the extra work.

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Negative Context

Used when you're relieved to be free from something negative or burdensome. Slide

Once the exams were over, students were eager to get shot of their study notes.

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Informal Tone

The phrase is casual and might be too informal for professional or academic settings. Slide

I can't wait to get shot of this old laptop and buy a new one.

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