to rid yourself of sth
1.(get rid of)+ unwanted object, problem使自己摆脱…
the country's efforts to rid itself of poverty and hunger这个国家为消除贫困和饥饿而作出的努力
2.(free yourself from)+ feeling, worry, belief使自己打消…
He had to rid himself of his illusions.他得让自己不再产生那些幻觉。