" In Other words, I might say: "I want to get rid of that tick that is been biting me all day." I wouldn't say: "I need to be free from that tick." And that is why I'd use "rid of" with a chilly, as an alternative to "free" (despite https://homeinsulationgrant.politics.blog/2024/09/13/what-you-must-know-before-applying-for-eco-grants/