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Grammar fix

do away with

abolish or remove

to get rid of something or stop using it, especially something that is no longer needed or wanted.

phrasal verbB2occasional

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • Many companies want to do away with paper documents and switch to digital files.work
  • In my opinion, schools should do away with unnecessary exams so that students can focus more on practical skills.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: do away with + noun

WrongThey did away the old system.

RightThey did away with the old system.

Always 'do away WITH'.

Patterndo away with + noun

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff The committee voted to abolish the regulation.

Natural They decided to do away with the rule.

'Abolish' is fine but formal/legal; 'do away with' is the conversational version.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • do away with
    the ruletraditionaltogetherthe need for

Don't confuse it

Not the same as 'get away with', which means to avoid punishment.

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