Freeing someone from something unwanted is to rid them of it, whether it's ants in their kitchen or stress about their job. In the thirteenth century, rid meant "clear a space, set free, or save," from a Scandinavian root that's related to the Old Norse ryðja, "to clear land of obstructions."
Yahoo: How to get rid of ants in the kitchen – and stop them coming back
Ant invasion in the kitchen? While there are lots of ways to get rid of ants, it's good to learn how the experts tackle this space so that it doesn't become a recurring problem. Cleaning the kitchen ...
How to get rid of ants in the kitchen – and stop them coming back
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