1 C1 idiomatic informal
To be free from or to have successfully removed an unwanted person or situation.
"I can't wait to be shut of this awful job and start somewhere new."
shut of
C1 informal transitive
To be free of or rid of someone or something unwanted — a dialectal or very informal expression.
In plain English
To finally get rid of someone or something you don't want.
What does "shut of" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Primarily dialectal British English, especially in northern England. Almost always appears in the construction 'be/get shut of' someone or something. Very informal and regional — most learners should be aware of it but use 'get rid of' instead.
Words that pair with "shut of"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
debt problem nuisance relationship burden person
How to conjugate "shut of"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
shut of
I/you/we/they
3rd person
shuts of
he/she/it
Past simple
shut of
yesterday
Past participle
shut of
have + pp
-ing form
shutting of
continuous
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